How to Say ‘-th (counter suffix, e.g., first/second)’ in Japanese
目
me
[meh]
💬 Usage Tip: Attach [目] to a number/counter to mean “-th”: [二つ目] = “second.” It’s like putting “-th” at the end in English.
🇯🇵 In Japan: You’ll hear [〜目] constantly in navigation: [一つ目の信号] (first traffic light), [三つ目の角] (third corner).
Phrase Breakdown
目
me
[meh]
-th; order/number (e.g., first, second)
A suffix meaning “the ___-th” in order. Common in directions: 一つ目=first, 二つ目=second, 三つ目=third, etc.
二つ目の角を右に曲がってください。
Please turn right at the second corner.
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