Lesson 11: There are two apples

The native Japanese counting system is used for things that do not have specific counter suffixes or generic solid objects up to 10. For numbers above 11, standard numbers are used.

• Mai: Flat objects (paper, shirts...)

• Dai: Machines, vehicles

• Nin: People (Hitori, Futari, 3-nin...).

Quantifiers are usually placed right before the verb they modify, without any particle in between.

Expresses the frequency of an action performed within a certain period.

Used to talk about the time required to do something or go from one place to another. Use 'Donokurai' to ask how long it takes.

Expresses a limit, replacing particles 'o' or 'ga' (or accompanying other particles).