～通
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Counter suffix for counting letters, emails, or similar written items. Attaches to numbers to indicate quantity, e.g., 『一通』 (ittsuu, 'one letter'), 『二通』 (nitsuu, 'two letters'). Note: reading changes with number (e.g., 1 → いっつう ittsuu, 2 → につう nitsuu).
Theme
At a post office, User is mailing a package and asks Yuta, a postal clerk, about the number of letters they can send.
～通
～つう
counter for letters
Numbers & CountingBound Objects (～冊)
Memory Hook
Think of 'tsuu' (～通) as 'two' letters you send through the mail — it's the counter for letters! 'Tsuu' rhymes with 'two' for counting letters.
Cultural Note
In Japan, the counter 『～通』 (～tsuu) is commonly used for letters, emails, and other written communications. It's part of everyday life, especially in business and personal correspondence, reflecting the importance of written communication in Japanese culture.
Forms
Base: ～通Counter suffix for counting letters, emails, or similar written items. Attaches to numbers to indicate quantity, e.g., 『一通』 (ittsuu, 'one letter'), 『二通』 (nitsuu, 'two letters'). Note: reading changes with number (e.g., 1 → いっつう ittsuu, 2 → につう nitsuu).