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“one hundred” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihyaku

Example

りんごが百個あります。ri n go ga hyaku ko a ri ma su

There are one hundred apples.

Illustration for 百 (one hundred)

How to say “one hundred” in Japanese

“One hundred” in Japanese is 百 (hyaku). 百 can also mean “100”.

Marks the point where ten groups of ten form one complete larger unit.

Full entry for 百: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 百

百まで数えます。hyaku ma de kazo e ma su

I count up to one hundred.

この本は百ページあります。ko no hon wa hyaku pē ji a ri ma su

This book has one hundred pages.

Tips for using 百

  • In conversation, 百 (hyaku) pairs with counters such as 個 (ko), and its sound changes in compounds such as 三百 (sanbyaku) and 六百 (roppyaku).

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