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ε
Individual, Counter for Objects
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
ε is the most common counter for small objects in Japanese. If you're unsure which counter to use, ε often works for things like apples, eggs, or candies.
Memory Trick
Imagine counting apples one by one into a basket: one apple, two apples, three apples. Each individual item is counted with ε.
Readings
Onyomi: γ³ (ko)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
ε
γ (ko)
Counter for small objects
εδΊΊ
γγγ (kojin)
Individual
εζ°
γγγ (kosuu)
Quantity
δΈε
γγ£γ (ikko)
One item
Example Sentence
γγγ γ δΈε θ²·γγΎγγγ
γγγ γ γγγ γγγΎγγγ
ringo o sanko kaimashita
I bought three apples.