Japanese Counter for Occurrences (回) – Counting Times or Events
Learn how to count times or occurrences in Japanese using 回
In Japanese, the counter 「回」(かい / kai) is used to count how many times something happens.
This counter is used for events, actions, repetitions, experiences, and occurrences.
Examples
一回 (いっかい / ikkai)
三回 (さんかい / sankai)
六回 (ろっかい / rokkai)
十回 (じゅっかい / jukkai)
Common Usage
日本に三回行きました。 (nihon ni sankai ikimashita)
Meaning: I went to Japan three times.
この映画を二回見ました。 (kono eiga o nikai mimashita)
Meaning: I watched this movie twice.
Important Note
Some numbers change pronunciation because of sound changes, such as 1, 6, 8, and 10.