How do you say "sixty-eight" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "sixty-eight" is 六十八 (rokujūhachi). It is a adjective.

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Pronunciation

六十八 is written in kanji. Romanised as rokujūhachi, it sounds roughly like "roh-koo-joo-hah-chee" to an English ear.

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Questions about 六十八

How do you pronounce 六十八?

六十八 is romanised as rokujūhachi. Say it roughly like "roh-koo-joo-hah-chee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 六十八 formal or casual?

六十八 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 六十八 written in Japanese?

六十八 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.