数える

かぞえる

To count; to enumerate

N3verb·kazoeru

How to remember it

数 (number) + える (to get) — to get a count of things.

Example sentences

  • 星の数を数える。

    ほしのかずをかぞえる。

    To count the number of stars.

  • 販売数を数えてください。

    はんばいすうをかぞえてください。

    Please count the sales figures.

Usage

Ichidan verb; takes a direct object of what is being counted.

Related words

計算する数字人数

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