How do you say "twenty-four" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "twenty-four" is 二十四 (nijūyon). It is a adjective.

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Pronunciation

二十四 is written in kanji. Romanised as nijūyon, it sounds roughly like "nee-joo-yoh-n" to an English ear.

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Questions about 二十四

How do you pronounce 二十四?

二十四 is romanised as nijūyon. Say it roughly like "nee-joo-yoh-n" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 二十四 formal or casual?

二十四 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 二十四 written in Japanese?

二十四 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.