JP Age Flashcards
1
Q
What is the suffix used to express age?
A
Sai
Ex: Nansai desu ka?=What is ur age
(Oikutsu is formal version of nansai)
2
Q
Enumerate ages 1-10?
A
1=Issai
2=Nisai
3=Sansai
4=Yonsai
5=Gosai
6=Rokusai
7=Nanasai
8=Hassai
9=Kyuusai
10=Jussai
3
Q
What is the word for 20 yrs old?
A
Hatachi since 20 is a special age
4
Q
What is the rules for age spelling?
A
1, 8 and 10 have double ss
If in multiples of 10 then it is double s like sanJussai
if not in multiples of 10 then its double u like Juuissai
