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GrammarJLPT N5

counter for people

Counter

Definitions

1. counter for people

This suffix is attached to a number to count people, such as "three people" or "five people." Note that it has irregular readings for one person and two people, so learners should memorize those exceptions separately.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

There were only three customers today.

Sentence 2

I was asked, "How many people are coming?"

Sentence 3

"Four people max."

Sentence 4

I told three people that story.

Sentence 5

"Let's go, all three of us!"