How to say “Three” in Japanese
The most common way to say “three” in Japanese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
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Frequently asked
How do you say "Three" in Japanese?
"Three" in Japanese is "三". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "三" written in Japanese?
Japanese uses the Hiragana, a syllabary. "三" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "三" in Japanese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "三" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.