What are the Japanese numbers 1 30?
Part 3: Counting the tens 20, 30, 40… to 100
| Number | Romaji/English | Kanji |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | san juu | 三十 |
| 40 | yon juu | 四十 |
| 50 | go juu | 五十 |
| 60 | roku juu | 六十 |
What is the Japanese of 30?
Numbers in Japanese
| Numeral | Sino-Japanese | Native Japanese |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 二十(ni-jū) | 廿(hatachi) |
| 30 | 三十(san-jū) | 卅(miso/misoji) |
| 40 | 四十(yon-jū) | 四十(yoso/yosoji) |
| 50 | 五十(go-jū) | 五十(iso/isoji) |
What does Nan sai desu ka mean?
nan sai desu ka – 何歳ですか/何才ですか (なんさいですか) : a Japanese expression for ‘how old are you?
How do you respond to Genki desu ka?
there are a lot of possible generally positive responses to “ogenki desu ka”: the standard “(hai,) genki desu.” meaning “I’m fine/I’m energetic.” “ma ma desu” meaning “I’m so-so.” “kekko ii desu yo.” meaning “I’m pretty good.”
How old are you reply?
It’s fine to say ‘I’m fourteen’. That is the most usual way of answering the question. You can say the long version if you want, but you don’t need to. “I’m fourteen” is fine in an informal and contemporary conversation.
Why do girls ask guys their age?
It means she’d like to know your age. And it wasn’t a random question, it was a pointed question about you – she really wants to know, because if you are older or younger than she by much, you might not be a good candidate for her interest. Such things matter to girls and their parents.
What does it mean if a guy asks your age?
So, if a guy asks you your age, he’s asking for the same reason he asked you your name. He just wants to know more about you. That is it! The second reason a guy would ask you your age is so that he can understand you better.
What do you do when someone asks your age?
A few suggestions:
- Say politely but as if confused: “Why do you want to know that?”
- Laugh and say: “Old enough to know better than to answer that question.”
- Say “How old do you think I am?
- Say what we did as kids: “Same age as last year but a year older.”
- Pretend you didn’t hear.
- Say nothing and stare at them blankly.
Is it rude to ask age in Korea?
The rule is, if you’re not sure, you’re better off using 존댓말. When you meet people in Korea, they might ask you your age and single/martial status within seconds/minutes of meeting you. While it might be awkward or weird for you, they’re not trying to be rude. In fact, it’s the opposite.