How to say 3 in Japanese?

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Number Romaji Kana Kanji Audio
3 san さん 三

The number three in Japanese is さん (san). It is one of the easiest numbers to say and is very common in everyday speech. You will find it in expressions like 三人 (san-nin) meaning three people, or in counting days such as 三日 (mikka) for the third day of the month. The sound is clear and steady, so make sure to keep it smooth without rushing. Once you practice saying san with the audio, you’ll notice how often it appears in real conversations.

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