• "つ" is a general-purpose counter that can be used for counting various small objects such as apples, eggs, and cups. Note that it cannot be used for numbers 10 and above.

Example Sentences

  • りんごが(ひと)つあります。
    There is one apple.
  • (きの)()、パンを(ふた)()いました。
    Yesterday, I bought two loaves of bread.
  • ()()に、()(けい)(よっ)つあります。
    There are four clocks in the room.
  • (わたし)は、かばんが(いつ)つあります。
    I have five bags.
  • たまごは、(ぜん)()(やっ)つです。
    There are eight eggs in total.
  • ボールはいくつありますか。
    How many balls are there?

Tags

JLPT N5