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GrammarJLPT N5

general-purpose counter

Counter

Definitions

1. general-purpose counter

A counter suffix used to count small, general objects, similar to "pieces" or "items" in English. It is a native Japanese counter and can be used for a wide variety of things when no specific counter applies.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

I have a few questions.

Sentence 2

Just one, please.

Sentence 3

There are only three left.

Sentence 4

I was asked "How many are there?"

Sentence 5

There are five here.