Japanese numbers are pretty interesting and different compared to numbers we use in the West. Here are some cool things I’ve noticed:

1. Counting Systems:

   • Japanese has two main ways to count: native Japanese (like 一, 二, 三) and Sino-Japanese (which comes from Chinese, also 一, 二, 三, and so on).
   • The native counting is mostly for small numbers. The Sino-Japanese system is used for bigger numbers.

2. Counters:

   • In Japanese, you need to use special counters for different things. For example, you say 本 for long objects and 人 for counting people.
   • This makes it a bit more complicated than how we count in the West.

3. Pronunciation:

   • The way you say numbers can change based on the situation. For example, the number four can be said as "shi" or "yon."

These quirks are part of what makes learning Japanese fun!