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How do you say "fifty-one" in Japanese?
五十一
gojūichi
In Japanese, "fifty-one" is 五十一 (gojūichi).
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Pronunciation
五十一 is written using kanji. Romanised as gojūichi, it sounds roughly like "goh-joo-ee-chee" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Fifty-one adds the single digit 一 (one) to the base of 五十 (fifty). This pattern repeats for all compound numbers 51 through 59.
Example sentence
店に商品が五十一個あります。
Mise ni shouhin ga gojūichi ko arimasu.
The shop has fifty-one items.
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How to remember 五十一
Five-ten-one: after hitting 50, count up by adding ones. The structure mirrors spoken rhythm perfectly.
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Questions about 五十一
How do you pronounce 五十一?
五十一 is romanised as gojūichi. Say it roughly like "goh-joo-ee-chee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 五十一 formal or casual?
五十一 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 五十一 written in Japanese?
五十一 is written using kanji. Fifty-one adds the single digit 一 (one) to the base of 五十 (fifty).
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