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VocabJLPT N5

number (in a series)

NounSuffix

Definitions

1. number (in a series)
2. (one's) turn
3. watch

This suffix is attached to numbers to indicate order or ranking, meaning "-th" as in "first," "second," "third," and so on. It is also used to refer to numbered items like bus routes or jersey numbers in sports.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Let's do question number 2 next.

Sentence 2

"Number 9 is tough," everyone said.

Sentence 3

Whoa, we have to wait until number 12!?

Sentence 4

Ugh, waiting until number 12 is way too long!

Sentence 5

Excuse me, who is number 12?