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VocabJLPT N4

counter for birds

Counter

Definitions

1. counter for birds or rabbits

This counter suffix is used to count birds and rabbits. Because Japanese uses different counters for different categories of objects, learners should remember that this particular suffix is specifically associated with counting those animals, and the reading can change slightly depending on the number.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How many birds did you see?

Sentence 2

How many birds did you see?

Sentence 3

I could see three birds in the garden.

Sentence 4

Still, it's weird that there are only three ducks, isn't it?

Sentence 5

Hey, how many birds are sitting in that tree?