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VocabJLPT N3

counter for buildings

SuffixCounter

Definitions

1. counter for buildings (esp. houses)
2. suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.

This counter suffix is used to count buildings, houses, or shops. For example, two houses or three stores would use this suffix after the number, making it essential vocabulary for describing quantities of structures.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He was bragging that he owns two houses.

Sentence 2

Look — there's a house with a red roof over there!

Sentence 3

The map said there are only nine houses in this area.

Sentence 4

Which place do you want? There are four restaurants just on this street.

Sentence 5

Let's see, I need to stop by two clinics today.