How do you say "fifty-two" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "fifty-two" is 五十二 (gojūni). It is a adjective.

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Pronunciation

五十二 is written in kanji. Romanised as gojūni, it sounds roughly like "goh-joo-nee" to an English ear.

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Questions about 五十二

How do you pronounce 五十二?

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

Is 五十二 formal or casual?

五十二 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 五十二 written in Japanese?

五十二 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.