Meaning

Primary

House Counter

Alternatives

Counter For Houses, Counter For Buildings

Word Type

counter, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

This is generally used to count single-family detached houses, but it can also be used to count individual units within a residential complex, as well as shops or restaurants.

Reading

けん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Context Sentences

この人は、マンションを五軒持っています。

This guy has five apartments.

Kanji Composition