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VocabJLPT N1

count

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. count
2. counting
3. count of balls and strikes
4. count (after a knock-down)

This loanword from English means "count," referring to the act of counting numbers or keeping a numerical tally. It is used in sports, games, and everyday contexts where tracking a number is involved.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Before the end of the term, I'll count up the outstanding cases and prioritize them.

Sentence 2

When I'm cooking, I count how many times I shake the salt to get the seasoning right.

Sentence 3

That kind of excuse isn't going to count for anything in your evaluation!

Sentence 4

Can you count how many eggs are left in the fridge?

Sentence 5

She counted her breaths to calm her nerves.