(JfBP I) counting words Flashcards
general counter
こ
long, slender, object counter
ほん
1, 6, 8, and 10 use っぽん.
3, and “How many” use ぼん.
cupful of something counter
はい
1, 6, 8, and 10 use っぱい.
3, and “How many” use ばい.
small animal counter
ひき
1, 6, 8, and 10 use っぴき.
3, and “How many” use びき.
big animal counter
とう
flat object counter
まい
floor of building counter
For example, “I am on the 10th floor.”
かい
book/bound object counter
さつ
bird counter
わ
vehicle and appliance counter
だい
blue
あお
When describing a noun, add い.
white
しろ
When describing a noun, add い.
black
くろ
When describing a noun, add い.
red
あか
When describing a noun, add い.
yellow
きいろ
When describing a noun, add い.
brown
ちゃいろ
When describing a noun, add い.
green
みどり
When describing a noun, add の.
purple
むらさき
orange
オレンジ
pink
ピンク