How to Say ‘Four people.’ in Japanese
四名です。
yo mei desu
[yohn may dess]
💬 Usage Tip: [四名] here is said (yon-mei), not (shi-mei). [四] often becomes [よん] in everyday counting because it's clearer and more common.
Phrase Breakdown
四
yo
[yohn]
four
The number four.
四名です。母の誕生日のお祝いです。
There are four people. It is a celebration for my mother's birthday.
名
mei
[may]
counter for people
A counter used for counting people in formal situations.
四名です。来週の土曜日にお願いします。
There are four people. Please make it for next Saturday.
です
desu
[dess]
is / am / are
A polite copula used to end statements politely.
四名です。窓側のお席が希望です。
There are four people. We would like a window-side seat.
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