How do you say "fifteen" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "fifteen" is 十五 (jūgo). It is a adjective.

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Pronunciation

十五 is written in kanji. Romanised as jūgo, it sounds roughly like "joo-goh" to an English ear.

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Questions about 十五

How do you pronounce 十五?

十五 is romanised as jūgo. Say it roughly like "joo-goh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 十五 formal or casual?

十五 is a na-adjective or noun-adjective. It is neutral in register and fits naturally in both casual and polite sentences. Add na before a noun, or use desu for a polite predicate.

How is 十五 written in Japanese?

十五 is written using kanji. Kanji characters carry the core meaning; any hiragana or katakana that follow show grammatical endings.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.