5 min

#53: Japanese Counters - Nin Counter Jappon

    • Language Learning

Master using the Japanese Nin Counter. Used for counting people.
1   - Hitori (hee-toh-ree) 2   - Futari (foo-toh-ree) 3   - San-Nin (sahn-neen) 4   - Yon-Nin (yohn-neen) 5   - Go-Nin (goh-neen) 6   - Roku-Nin (roh-koo-neen) 7   - Nana-Nin (nah-nah-neen) 8   - Hachi-Nin (hah-chee-neen) 9   - Kyū-Nin (kyoo-neen) 10 - Jū-Nin (joo-neen) *Bonus Tip
If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.
For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.

Master using the Japanese Nin Counter. Used for counting people.
1   - Hitori (hee-toh-ree) 2   - Futari (foo-toh-ree) 3   - San-Nin (sahn-neen) 4   - Yon-Nin (yohn-neen) 5   - Go-Nin (goh-neen) 6   - Roku-Nin (roh-koo-neen) 7   - Nana-Nin (nah-nah-neen) 8   - Hachi-Nin (hah-chee-neen) 9   - Kyū-Nin (kyoo-neen) 10 - Jū-Nin (joo-neen) *Bonus Tip
If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.
For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.

5 min