The word for hundred in Japanese is 百.
While counting tens is totally regular in Japanese, the numbers 300, 600 and 800 are pronounced irregularly.
English | Japanese |
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100 | 百hyaku |
200 | 二百nihyaku |
300 | 三百sanbyaku |
400 | 四百yonhyaku |
500 | 五百gohyaku |
600 | 六百roppyaku |
700 | 七百nanahyaku |
800 | 八百happyaku |
900 | 九百kyuuhyaku |
Numbers in Japanese are a little difficult due to irregularities like the above. Don't worry if you struggle a little at first. With continued practice, you'll get the hang of them in no time!
English | Japanese |
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101 | 百 一hyaku ichi |
274 | 二百 七十 四nihyaku nanajuu yon |
334 | 三百 三十 四sanbyaku sanjuu yon |
657 | 六百 五十 七roppyaku gojuu nana |
885 | 八百 八十 五happyaku hachijuu go |
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