How to Say ‘Yes, four.’ in Japanese
はい、4つです。
hai 4 tsu desu
[high yot tsoo dess]
💬 Usage Tip: [4つ] uses the general counter [つ], a safe choice for many everyday things when you don't know the exact counter. The same pattern works with other numbers too, like [1つです] and [3つです].
Phrase Breakdown
はい
hai
[high]
yes
A polite reply used to confirm what someone asked.
はい、あります。
Yes, I have it.
4つです
4 tsu desu
there are four; it is four in number
Counts general objects using the counter つ; 4つ means four items.
りんごは4つです。
There are four apples.
Words in this phrase
4
4
[yot]
four
The number 4. Here it combines with つ to mean four items.
袋は4あります。
There are four bags.
つ
tsu
[tsoo]
general item counter
A general counter for things; 4つ is read よっつ.
卵は4つです。
There are four eggs.
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are
The polite copula used in a simple answer.
答えは4つです。
The answer is four.
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