An introduction to Japanese - Syntax, Grammar & Language

234 CHAPTER 5. COUNTERS AND COUNTING

Rules for

When followed by a counter starting with a –column syllable, the counter
voices to a ’b’ sound:

+ becomes

5.1.7 In summary

In summary, there are four different numberal readings:

numeral General reading native reading with with

or

( )

or

And the table of pronunciation changes when numerals are paired
with counters:

numeral reading + + + + + + + +

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