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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
