How to Say ‘Minutes (counter)’ in Japanese
分
fun
[poon]
💬 Usage Tip: [分] counts minutes. After numbers it can have special readings (e.g., 1, 3, 6, 8, 10 minutes differ), but you can still be understood if you say it carefully (fun challenge!).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Commute time in Japan is usually given in [分] and often includes walking from station to workplace.
Phrase Breakdown
分
fun
[poon]
minutes
Counter for minutes (pronounced ふん/ぷん depending on the number). Used constantly when discussing commute time and shift timing.
通勤は三十分 です。
My commute is 30 minutes.
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