～人
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This is a counter suffix attached to numbers to count people. It must follow a number (e.g., 『一人』 hitori, 'one person'; 『二人』 futari, 'two people'). Irregular readings exist for 1 and 2.
Theme
User and their friend Ken are planning a weekend hiking trip and discussing how many people might join.
～人
～にん
counter for people
Numbers & CountingPeople (～人)
Memory Hook
Imagine a group of people standing together. The counter 『～人』 (～nin, 'people') sounds like 'knee-in' — each person has a knee in the group! 'Knee-in' → ～人 (～nin, 'counter for people').
Cultural Note
In Japan, the counter 『～人』 (～nin) is essential for polite communication when counting people, such as in restaurants (e.g., 『二人』 futari, 'two people') or events. It's considered rude to omit counters when referring to people in formal settings.
Forms
Base: ～人This is a counter suffix attached to numbers to count people. It must follow a number (e.g., 『一人』 hitori, 'one person'; 『二人』 futari, 'two people'). Irregular readings exist for 1 and 2.