Translation of Japanese word "十" to English
十
じゅう
[juu]
IPA: /toː/
Meaning
NumeralThe number occurring after nine and before eleven, represented in Arabic numerals (base ten) as 10 and in Roman numerals as X.
How to use
十 (juu / too) — '10 / ten'. 十分 (juubun) — enough / sufficient. Also: 十分 (juppun) — ten minutes. 十月 (juugatsu) — October.
🇬🇧 English
ten (10)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 十
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): じゅう
Romaji Transcription: juu
Example Sentences
一、二、三、四、五、六、七、八、九、十
いち、に、さん、し、ご、ろく、なな、はち、きゅう、じゅう
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
十日は休みです。
じゅうにちはやすみです。
The tenth day is a holiday.
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Common phrases
- 十分 (juubun)— enough / sufficient
- 十月— October
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Frequency rank: #197 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "十" mean?▼
The Japanese word "十" means "ten (10)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "十"?▼
The word "十" is read as "じゅう" (juu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when counting.".
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