～目
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Suffix attached to numbers or counters to form ordinal expressions. For example, 『一つ目』 (hitotsume, 'first') or 『三番目』 (sanbanme, 'third').
Theme
User and their classmate Sakura are organizing a group project and discussing task order.
～目
～め
~th (ordinal suffix)
Numbers & CountingOrder & Ranking (～番)
Memory Hook
Imagine a race where runners cross the finish line in order. You point and say, 'First, second, third...' — each is marked with 『～目』 (me, '-th'). Think of 'me' as in 'me, the next in line!'
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『～目』 (me) is commonly used in everyday contexts like sports rankings, lists, or sequences, such as 『一番目』 (ichibanme, 'first') or 『三つ目』 (mittsume, 'third'). It's also found in media like anime for dramatic countdowns.
Forms
Base: ～目Suffix attached to numbers or counters to form ordinal expressions. For example, 『一つ目』 (hitotsume, 'first') or 『三番目』 (sanbanme, 'third').