How to Say ‘Three’ in Japanese
三こ
san ko
[sahn koh]
💬 Usage Tip: [三こ] means "three pieces/items." For produce, counters can vary, but [こ] is a useful general counter in casual instruction.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese uses counters with numbers. In kitchens, staff may use exact counters or casual shortcuts depending on speed and workplace style.
Phrase Breakdown
三
san
[sahn]
three
The number three, often used when counting ingredients.
たまねぎは三つありますが、三だけつたえてもわかります。
There are three onions, and just saying san can also be understood.
こ
ko
[koh]
counter for small items
A counter used for counting pieces of small things like vegetables.
たまねぎを三こよういしてください。
Please prepare three onions.
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