How to Say ‘Person (counter for people)’ in Japanese
名
na
[MAY]
💬 Usage Tip: 名 (mei) attaches to a number to count people in formal settings: 三名 (san-mei) "three people". In casual speech people use 人 (nin) instead, but you'll hear 名 from restaurant staff.
Phrase Breakdown
名
na
[MAY]
counter for people
Used after numbers to count people, especially guests at restaurants or hotels.
三名で予約しました。
I made a reservation for three people.
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