Lucky And Unlucky Numbers In Japan, Usage Notes That Avoid Confusion
Here is the simple truth. Some numbers feel bad in Japanese, and some feel good. The feelings come from sound, old beliefs, and daily habits. You do not need folklore…
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Fractions, Decimals, And Percentages In Japanese, How To Read Them Out
You read decimals, fractions, and percentages in Japanese with clear, steady rhythm. For decimals say 点 as てん and read each digit after it one by one. Use れい てん…
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Phone Numbers In Japanese, How To Read Digit By Digit, Pauses, Zero As Maru Or Rei
Phone numbers in Japan are read digit by digit with short, even pauses between blocks. Use ゼロ for 0 in phone readings. れい is fine in math and tests; まる…
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Money and prices in Japan, yen readings, small change, price boards, audio
Money and prices in Japan: how to read, say, and understand yen Prices are written everywhere in Japan, but the way they are displayed and read follows a few consistent…