English–Japanese
“singular” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitansū
Example
英語では、単数の名詞にこの形を使います。ei go de wa tan sū no mei shi ni ko no katachi o tsuka i ma su
In English, we use this form with singular nouns.
How to say “singular” in Japanese
“Singular” in Japanese is 単数 (tansū).
Presents a noun's referent as one separate person, thing, or unit instead of two or more.
Example sentences with 単数
この文では、主語が単数なので、動詞に特別な形を使います。ko no bun de wa shu go ga tan sū na no de dō shi ni toku betsu na katachi o tsuka i ma su
In this sentence, the subject is singular, so we use a special form of the verb.
Tips for using 単数
- In Japanese, a noun can refer to one or more items without changing form, so context often identifies a singular meaning.