Counter Words

個・本・枚・冊・台・匹 — Japanese quantity counters

In Japanese, you don't say '3 books' — you say '3-冊 of book.' Every category of object has its own counter word, and learning the 6 most common ones covers 80% of daily situations.

What you'll learn

• Use 個 for small objects, 本 for long things
• Use 枚 for flat things, 冊 for books
• Use 台 for machines, 匹 for small animals

JLPT N5 Japanese self-study — interactive practice, instant feedback, completely free.