VocabJLPT N5
storey
NounSuffixCounter

Definitions

  1. 1. storey
  2. 2. story
  3. 3. stairs
  4. 4. stage (in chronostratigraphy)
This counter suffix is attached to numbers to indicate the floor or story of a building. For example, the first floor is 一階, the second floor is 二階, and so on — it's essential vocabulary for navigating buildings and giving directions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That company is on the 13th floor.

Sentence 2

What floor do you live on?

Sentence 3

I got a message saying to come to the 4th floor right away.

Sentence 4

Whoa, from the 9th floor the cars look so tiny!

Sentence 5

Hey, there's a voice coming from upstairs!