Japanese Conversation · Level 45
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Japanese word
九つ
Pronunciation
Romajikokonotsu
Meaning
- numbernine
Example
りんごが九つあります。ri n go ga kokono tsu a ri ma su
There are nine apples.
More examples
あと九つ必要です。a to kokono tsu hitsu yō de su
Nine more are needed.
Core concept
Expresses a count of nine ordinary items in the native Japanese counting system.
Common phrases
質問が九つshitsu mon ga kokono tsu
nine questions
九つの質問kokono tsu no shitsu mon
nine questions
Similar words
九個kyūko: A count of nine small, separate objects using a counter for individual items.
Definition in Japanese
物の数が九であること。また、九個。mono no kazu ga kyū de a ru ko to ma ta kyū ko
Word origin
The native Japanese form 九つ (kokonotsu) combines 九 (kokono, "nine") with つ (tsu), the native general counter for objects.
Usage tips
- In a simple shopping conversation, いくつ (ikutsu) asks how many, and 九つ (kokonotsu) can provide the answer for general objects.
Related words
- 九つ目kokonotsumethe ninth onenoun