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助数詞counters for various categories, counter suffix
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counter, counter word, measure word
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助数詞 【じょすうし】
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助数詞とは接尾語の一種である。
A counter suffix is a type of suffix, also known as a counter for various categories. {counters for various categories, counter suffix}
「一つ」や「二つ」の「つ」が助数詞です。
The "tsu" in "hitotsu" and "futatsu" is a counter suffix. {counters for various categories, counter suffix}
助数詞は、数えられる物の性質や形状などを表します。
Auxiliary verbs express the nature and shape of countable things. {counters for various categories, counter suffix}
トラックや車などの大きな車両には「台」という助数詞を使います。
We use the counter suffix "dai" for large vehicles such as trucks and cars. {counters for various categories, counter suffix}
ポーチに対して、助数詞の「個」を使うか「つ」を使うか迷っています。
I am unsure whether to use the counter suffix "ko" or "tsu" for the pouch, in terms of counters for various categories. {counters for various categories, counter suffix}
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