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This is a counter word for general objects, using the 『つ』 (tsu) counter. It means 'three things' and is used for counting items without a specific counter. It can stand alone as a noun, e.g., 『三つあります』 (mittsu arimasu, 'there are three').
Theme
At a local market, User and their friend Mika are shopping for souvenirs and discussing how many items to buy.
三つ
みっつ
three things
Numbers & CountingGeneral (～つ)
Memory Hook
Picture three small objects like apples. 'Three things' — 三つ (mittsu, 'three things'). It sounds like 'mitts' (as in mittens for three hands).
Cultural Note
『三つ』 (mittsu, 'three things') is part of the traditional Japanese counting system for general objects, often used for small items or abstract things. It's common in everyday speech, such as when ordering food: 『三つください』 (mittsu kudasai, 'three, please').
Forms
Base: 三つThis is a counter word for general objects, using the 『つ』 (tsu) counter. It means 'three things' and is used for counting items without a specific counter. It can stand alone as a noun, e.g., 『三つあります』 (mittsu arimasu, 'there are three').