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 個 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