Meaning

Primary

Five Hundred

Word Type

numeral

Explanation

When you have five hundreds you also have five hundred.

Reading

ごひゃく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses the on'yomi readings for both kanji, so you should be able to read it already!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 五百ドル

    five hundred dollars

    五百円

    five hundred yen

    五百ユーロ

    five hundred euros

Context Sentences

大人のチケットは、五百円です。

Adult tickets are 500 yen.

一年生は五百人くらいです。

There are about five hundred first graders.

アパートからガソリンスタンドまで五百メートルはある。

It's at least five hundred meters from the apartment to the gas station.

Kanji Composition