～発
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Counter suffix attached to numbers to count bullets, shots, or launches. Must pair with a number (e.g., 『一発』 ippatsu for 'one bullet'). Irregular reading: after 一 (ichi) it becomes 『一発』 (ippatsu). Usage example: 『彼は三発撃った』 (kare wa sanpatsu utta, 'he fired three bullets').
Theme
User and their coworker Takeshi are at a shooting range for a team-building activity. Takeshi is experienced with firearms and is explaining safety procedures.
～発
～はつ
counter for bullets
Numbers & CountingOccurrences & Times (～回)
Memory Hook
To remember 『～発』 (～hatsu, 'counter for bullets'), imagine a gun firing 'hats' — each 'hat' represents a bullet shot: 'Hats fired → ～発 (～hatsu, 'counter for bullets').'
Cultural Note
『～発』 (～hatsu) is commonly used in contexts like 『三発』 (sanpatsu, 'three bullets') in action movies or video games, and also for counting launches or departures, such as 『新幹線の第一発』 (shinkansen no daiichi hatsu, 'the first bullet train departure').
Forms
Base: ～発Counter suffix attached to numbers to count bullets, shots, or launches. Must pair with a number (e.g., 『一発』 ippatsu for 'one bullet'). Irregular reading: after 一 (ichi) it becomes 『一発』 (ippatsu). Usage example: 『彼は三発撃った』 (kare wa sanpatsu utta, 'he fired three bullets').