～冊
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Counter suffix for bound objects like books, magazines, and notebooks. Attaches to numbers to indicate quantity.
Theme
In a library, User and their classmate Mika are browsing books and discussing how many they plan to borrow.
～冊
～さつ
counter for books
Numbers & CountingBound Objects (～冊)
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'sassy' librarian counting books on a shelf — 'Sassy books' → さつ (satsu, 'counter for books').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『～冊』 (satsu) is commonly used in bookstores, libraries, and schools to count books, magazines, and notebooks. It reflects the importance of reading and education in Japanese culture.
Forms
Base: ～冊Counter suffix for bound objects like books, magazines, and notebooks. Attaches to numbers to indicate quantity.
Polite: ～冊ですAdd 『です』 (desu, polite copula) after the counter phrase to make it polite in sentences.
Negative: ～冊じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, negative) after the counter phrase to negate it in casual speech.
Past: ～冊だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the counter phrase to indicate past quantity.
Te: ～冊でAdd 『で』 (de, te-form equivalent for nouns) to link phrases or indicate means.
Volitional: ～冊にしようUse 『にしよう』 (ni shiyou, volitional) with the counter to suggest a quantity.
Conditional: ～冊ならAdd 『なら』 (nara, conditional) after the counter to form a conditional phrase.
Potential: ～冊数えられるCombine with a verb like 『数える』 (kazoeru, 'to count') in potential form to express ability.
Passive: ～冊数えられるSame form as potential; context determines if it's passive, meaning the books are counted.
Causative: ～冊数えさせるCombine with a verb in causative form to indicate causing the counting.
Imperative: ～冊数えろCombine with a verb in imperative form for a direct command.
Progressive: ～冊数えているCombine with a verb in progressive form to show ongoing action.