Lesson 11

How many are there?

いくつ ありますか

Counting systems, durations, and frequency expressions

Objectives

  • Count objects using the generic つ counter (ひとつ through とお)
  • Count people using the 人 counter with irregular forms ひとり/ふたり
  • Express frequency using Time に Number 回 Verb pattern
  • Ask 'how many?' with いくつ and なんにん
  • State durations using time counters

Sessions

Session 1Up next
Generic and People Counters

Using the generic つ counter for objects and 人 counter for people, including irregular forms

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Session 2Locked
Durations and Time Limits

Asking 'how long' and stating durations using time counters

Session 3Locked
Frequency of Actions

Expressing how often using Time に Number 回 Verb pattern

Vocabulary
27 entries
Grammar
3 patterns
Dialogues
3 dialogues
Exercises
8 exercises