A Japanese noun is pronounced the same way whether it is singular or plural, so to indicate plurality, speakers use number words paired with special endings known as counters. The phrase three fish could be rendered three (small animal)-count fish. Without these counters, a phrase is considered grammatically unsound and may be perceived as rude. The regional dialect, age, or even occupation of the speaker may dictate which counter to use. However, many speakers across the country apply certain
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