How do you say "thirty-one" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "thirty-one" is 三十一 (sanjūichi). It is a adjective.

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Pronunciation

三十一 is written in kanji. Romanised as sanjūichi, it sounds roughly like "sah-n-joo-ee-chee" to an English ear.

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Questions about 三十一

How do you pronounce 三十一?

三十一 is romanised as sanjūichi. Say it roughly like "sah-n-joo-ee-chee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 三十一 formal or casual?

三十一 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 三十一 written in Japanese?

三十一 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.