～港
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This is a counter suffix used to count ports. Attach it to a number to specify how many ports. For example, 『一港』 (ikkō, 'one port') or 『五港』 (gokō, 'five ports'). It cannot stand alone; it must pair with a number.
Theme
User is a traveler on a ferry trip, chatting with Captain Tanaka about ports visited along the Japanese coast.
～港
～こう
counter for ports
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Think of ports as 'kō' harbors where ships dock. 'Kō' rhymes with 'port' — so ～港 (kō) counts ports!
Cultural Note
Ports are vital in Japan for trade and transportation. This counter is used in contexts like shipping logistics or tourism to count ports.
Forms
Base: ～港This is a counter suffix used to count ports. Attach it to a number to specify how many ports. For example, 『一港』 (ikkō, 'one port') or 『五港』 (gokō, 'five ports'). It cannot stand alone; it must pair with a number.