～滴
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Counter suffix for counting drops of liquid. Attach to numbers to form expressions like 『一滴』 (itteki, 'one drop'), 『二滴』 (niteki, 'two drops'). Irregular readings: 1 is 『いってき』 (itteki), 3 is 『さんてき』 (santeki), 6 is 『ろくてき』 (rokuteki), 8 is 『はってき』 (hatteki), 10 is 『じゅってき』 (juttteki). Use with numbers to specify quantity, e.g., 『薬を三滴入れてください』 (kusuri o santeki irete kudasai, 'Please add three drops of medicine').
Theme
In a science lab, User and their lab partner Mika are conducting an experiment that requires precise liquid measurements.
～滴
～てき
drop (counter for liquid drops)
Numbers & CountingGeneral (～つ)
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'drop' of water falling—it makes a 'teki' sound. 『滴』 (teki, 'drop') sounds like 'teki' for 'techy' drops in science!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『滴』 (teki, 'drop') is used in contexts like medicine (e.g., eye drops), cooking (e.g., adding drops of sauce), or science experiments to count small liquid quantities.
Forms
Base: ～滴Counter suffix for counting drops of liquid. Attach to numbers to form expressions like 『一滴』 (itteki, 'one drop'), 『二滴』 (niteki, 'two drops'). Irregular readings: 1 is 『いってき』 (itteki), 3 is 『さんてき』 (santeki), 6 is 『ろくてき』 (rokuteki), 8 is 『はってき』 (hatteki), 10 is 『じゅってき』 (juttteki). Use with numbers to specify quantity, e.g., 『薬を三滴入れてください』 (kusuri o santeki irete kudasai, 'Please add three drops of medicine').