～位
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Suffix attached to numbers to form ordinal rankings (e.g., 1st, 2nd). Use with cardinal numbers: e.g., 『一位』 (ichi-i, 'first place'), 『二位』 (ni-i, 'second place'). It indicates position or rank in a sequence.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are watching a sports tournament on TV and discussing the rankings of their favorite teams.
～位
～い
～th place
Numbers & CountingOrder & Ranking (～番)
Memory Hook
Imagine a race where you finish in a specific place. The suffix 『～位』 (～i, '～th place') attaches to numbers like a medal: 'First place' is 『一位』 (ichi-i, 'first place'). Think of 'i' as in 'I got first place!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『～位』 (～i) is commonly used in competitions, rankings, and academic results to indicate positions, such as in sports events or school exams. For example, 『三位』 (san-i, 'third place') might be announced at a marathon.
Forms
Base: ～位Suffix attached to numbers to form ordinal rankings (e.g., 1st, 2nd). Use with cardinal numbers: e.g., 『一位』 (ichi-i, 'first place'), 『二位』 (ni-i, 'second place'). It indicates position or rank in a sequence.