How to Say ‘More than 170 countries’ in Japanese
170か国以上の
170 kakoku ijou no
[hyaku nanajuu kakoku ijou no]
💬 Usage Tip: [以上の] means 'more than' or 'at least' when it modifies a noun. Here, [170か国] is '170 countries,' so [170か国以上の] works like 'of more than 170 countries' and usually expects another noun after it.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In dramatic anime speeches like [ワンピース], big numbers such as [170か国] make an organization sound huge and powerful. It adds a grand, world-scale feeling.
Phrase Breakdown
170
170
[hyaku nanajuu]
170
A number meaning one hundred seventy.
参加国は170を超えた。
The participating countries exceeded 170.
か国
kakoku
[kakoku]
counter for countries
A counter used to count countries.
会議には20か国が集まった。
Twenty countries gathered for the conference.
以上
ijou
[ijou]
or more; above
Shows a minimum amount, meaning more than or at least that number.
参加者は100人以上になった。
The participants reached over 100 people.
の
no
[no]
of
A particle linking nouns, often showing possession or description.
世界の国々が協力する。
The countries of the world cooperate.
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