Japanese dictionary
How to say "three" in Japanese
三さん · san
"Three" in Japanese is 三 (san). For three things, say 三つ (mittsu).
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Ways to say "three" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 三さん · san | Three. |
| 三つみっつ · mittsu | Three (things). |
| 3さん · san | Three (Arabic numeral). |
How to use it
The third day of the month is 三日 (mikka).
Three people is 三人 (sannin).
Example sentences
- 会議は三時からです。Kaigi wa sanji kara desu.The meeting starts at three.
- コーヒーを三つください。Kōhī o mittsu kudasai.Three coffees, please.
- 三人で予約しました。Sannin de yoyaku shimashita.I made a reservation for three.
- 三日に出張に行きます。Mikka ni shutchō ni ikimasu.I'm going on a business trip on the 3rd.
- 三年前に日本に来ました。Sannen mae ni Nihon ni kimashita.I came to Japan three years ago.
- 会議室は三階です。Kaigishitsu wa sangai desu.The meeting room is on the third floor.
Kanji in this word
Questions
Why is the third floor sangai?
After 三, 階 (kai) changes to gai: 三階 (sangai).
How do you say the 3rd of the month in Japanese?
Say 三日 (mikka).
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