Japanese word

足し算

Pronunciation

Romajitashizan

Meaning

  • nounaddition

Example

足し算を毎日練習します。ta shi zan o mai nichi ren shū shi ma su

I practice addition every day.

Illustration for 足し算 (addition)

More examples

二つの数を合わせるときは、足し算を使います。futa tsu no kazu o a wa se ru to ki wa ta shi zan o tsuka i ma su

When combining two numbers, you use addition.

Core concept

It treats separate amounts as parts that come together to form one total.

Common phrases

  • 足し算をするta shi zan o su ru

    add numbers

  • 足し算の問題ta shi zan no mon dai

    addition problem

  • 足し算の答えta shi zan no kota e

    answer to an addition problem

Similar words

加法kahō: The mathematical operation of joining numbers to produce a total.
加算kasan: The act or process of adding quantities or numbers.

Definition in Japanese

二つ以上の数を加えて、合計を求める計算。futa tsu i jō no kazu o kuwa e te gō kei o moto me ru kei san

Word origin

The Japanese noun 足し算 (tashizan) combines 足す (tasu, "to add") in its stem form 足し (tashi) with 算 (san, "calculation").

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 足し算 (tashizan) names the operation, while 足す (tasu) is the verb used when someone adds quantities.

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