How to say 17 in Japanese?

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Number Romaji Kana Kanji Audio
17 juu nana じゅうなな 十七

Seventeen is じゅうなな (juu nana). Use なな rather than しち here to keep it clear. You will see 十七 in platform numbers, tickets, and room labels. Keep the rhythm even across じゅう and なな, and avoid dragging the last syllable. Repeat with the audio until it is smooth every time.

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