Japanese

ひゃく
Meaning: hundred
Part of Speech: Number

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Handwriting

百

Example sentences

There are over a hundred cherry trees planted in this park.
この建物は、100年以上前に建てられたものです。
This building was built more than 100 years ago.
あと百メートルでゴールだ。
It's only 100 meters more to the goal.
テストで100点を取ったので、母がご褒美にケーキを買ってくれた。
My mother bought me a cake as a reward for getting 100 points on the test.
この建造物は数百年の歴史がある。
This building has a history of several hundred years.
その火山は数百年ぶりに噴火した。
The volcano erupted for the first time in several hundred years.
毎日腹筋を百回続けていたら、お腹が引き締まってきた。
After doing 100 sit-ups every day, my stomach has started to firm up.
その車は時速百キロで走っていた。
The car was traveling at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour.
この店は創業100年以上の老舗です。
This shop is a long-established business with over 100 years of history.
祖母は今年で百歳を迎え、長寿を祝った。
My grandmother celebrated her longevity upon turning 100 this year.

Usage Notes

The number 100. Also used to mean 'many' in some contexts.

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