～夜
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Counter suffix for counting nights. Attaches to numbers to indicate duration in nights, e.g., 『一夜』 (ichiya, 'one night'), 『二夜』 (futaya, 'two nights').
Theme
User and their friend Ken are planning a weekend trip to Kyoto. They are discussing how many nights to stay and what to do.
～夜
～や
counter for nights
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Memory Hook
Imagine counting nights under the stars: 'One night, two nights...' The counter 『～夜』 (ya, 'night') attaches to numbers like a cozy blanket for each evening.
Cultural Note
In Japan, counting nights is common in travel and accommodation contexts, such as booking a 『一泊』 (ippaku, 'one-night stay') at a 『旅館』 (ryokan, 'traditional inn').
Forms
Base: ～夜Counter suffix for counting nights. Attaches to numbers to indicate duration in nights, e.g., 『一夜』 (ichiya, 'one night'), 『二夜』 (futaya, 'two nights').