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[さん(三)]
san
numeric, prefix

Alternate Written Forms:

[さん(３)]
san
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[さん(参)]
san
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[さん(弎)]
san
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[み(三)]
mi
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[み(３)]
mi
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[み(参)]
mi
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[み(弎)]
mi
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English Meaning(s) for 三

numeric
  1. three (参 is used in legal documents)
prefix
  1. tri-
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Definition and Synonyms for 三

Triplet the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
Synonyms: 三, 三つ, 参

Meanings for each kanji in 三

» three

Categories 三 is a member of

Digit one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 三

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Sample Sentences for 三

The three sisters look very much alike.
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He has been unconscious for three days.
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Tom couldn't get to sleep till after three last night.
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He earns three times more than me.
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She came three minutes after I called.
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