七つ
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Counter for general objects using the 『～つ』 (tsu) system. This form is used for counting items without specifying a particular counter. Example: 『りんごが七つあります』 (ringo ga nanatsu arimasu, 'There are seven apples.').
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User and their friend Mika are at a grocery store, deciding how many apples to buy for a recipe.
七つ
ななつ
seven things
Numbers & CountingGeneral (～つ)
Memory Hook
Imagine seven small objects lined up. 'Nana-tsu' (ななつ) sounds like 'nana' (seven) plus 'tsu' (counter for things). 'Seven things' → 七つ (nanatsu, 'seven things').
Cultural Note
In Japan, the 『～つ』 (tsu) counter is one of the oldest and most versatile, used for general objects, especially small or abstract items. It's common in everyday counting up to nine, like in shopping or describing quantities.
Forms
Base: 七つCounter for general objects using the 『～つ』 (tsu) system. This form is used for counting items without specifying a particular counter. Example: 『りんごが七つあります』 (ringo ga nanatsu arimasu, 'There are seven apples.').