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[かず()]
kazu
noun

English Meaning(s) for 数

noun
  1. number; amount

Definition and Synonyms for 数

Number the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
Synonyms: しばしば, , , , , , 数字
Quantity the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable
Synonyms: はか, しばしば, クォンティティー, 分量, , , 数量, 物量, , , , , , 高い
Number the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural)
Synonyms: しばしば, 件数, , , 番号
Number a symbol used to represent a number
Synonyms: しばしば, ナンバー, , , 数字, 数詞
Number a concept of quantity involving zero and units
Synonyms: しばしば, 基数, ,

Meanings for each kanji in 数

» number; strength; fate; law; figures

Categories 数 is a member of

Amount the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion
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Conception an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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Grammatical Category a category of words having the same grammatical properties
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Symbol an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
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Definite Quantity a specific measure of amount
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 数

Sample Sentences for 数

That sports are gaining in popularity all over the world is evidenced by the sports news in the papers by the many sports equipment stores, and by the numbers of runners who participate in marathons or other races.
Can you count in French?
Less students study German today than formerly.
The number of college students is increasing.
The number of students who were late for school was much smaller than I had expected.

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