Meaning

Primary

Forty Two

Alternative

The Answer

Word Type

numeral

Explanation

Four tens plus two. That equals forty two.

P.S. Please don't panic. "The Answer" is NOT a correct answer for this. It is just a reference to the greatest book of all time. Sorry for the confusion and so long and thanks for all the fish.

Reading

よんじゅうに
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. But! Don't forget, uses the kun'yomi reading, since the on'yomi reading sounds too much like the word for "death."

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 四十二人

    forty two people

    四十二才

    42 years old

    四十二回

    forty two times

Context Sentences

父は、四十二才です。

My father is 42 years old.

あのビルは、およそ四十二メートルです。

That building is about 42 meters tall.

ホテルのルームナンバーは四十二です。

The hotel room number is forty-two.

Kanji Composition