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助数詞(じょすうし)counters for various categories, counter suffix

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    1. Noun

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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(じょすうし)とは接尾(せつび)()(いっ)(しゅ)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}

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      (ひと)つ」や「(ふた)つ」の「つ」が助数詞(じょすうし)です。

      The "tsu" in "hitotsu" and "futatsu" is a counter suffix. {counters for various categories, counter suffix}

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      助数詞(じょすうし)は、(かぞ)えられる(もの)性質(せいしつ)形状(けいじょう)などを(あらわ)します。

      Auxiliary verbs express the nature and shape of countable things. {counters for various categories, counter suffix}

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      トラックや(くるま)などの(おお)きな車両(しゃりょう)には「(だい)」という助数詞(じょすうし)使(つか)います。

      We use the counter suffix "dai" for large vehicles such as trucks and cars. {counters for various categories, counter suffix}

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      ポーチに(たい)して、助数詞(じょすうし)の「()」を使(つか)うか「つ」を使(つか)うか(まよ)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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