How to Say ‘Four people’ in Japanese
4人
4 nin
[yon nin]
💬 Usage Tip: [人] is the counter for people. [4人] means “four people.” Watch out: this one has a special reading (yonin), not the usual pattern.
🇯🇵 In Japan: When reserving in Japan, the number of guests matters a lot because table layouts can be fixed. Saying [4人] clearly helps staff choose the right seating area.
Phrase Breakdown
4
4
[yon]
four
The number 4. With 人, it refers to a group of four people.
予約は4人です。
The reservation is for four people.
人
nin
[nin]
person / people
Counter for people. After a number, it shows how many people are in the party.
予約は4人です。
The reservation is for four people.
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