Meaning

Primary

Three Small Things

Alternatives

Three Things, Three Objects, Three Small Objects

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Three individuals is three small things. The kanji can be used to count small objects, just like this! Try other numbers as well.

Reading

さんこ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

コーヒーにはミルクとシロップを三個ずつ入れます。

I put three milks and three syrup cups in my coffee.

三個入りの石けんを一箱買いました。

I bought a box of soap that comes with three bars.

チーズバーガー三個の他に、ナゲットを三十三個も食べたので、今とても気持ちが悪い。

I feel really sick now after eating three cheeseburgers and thirty-three nuggets.

Kanji Composition