Japanese

ふくすう
Meaning: multiple; several; plural
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

複数の理由から一つを選ぶ。
Choose one from multiple reasons.
複数の部署が連携して、新しいプロジェクトを進めている。
Multiple departments are working together to move the new project forward.
このアプリは複数の端末で利用できる。
This app can be used on multiple devices.
複数の短いひもを繋げて一本の長いひもにした。
I tied several short strings together to make one long string.
その国は複数の州から成る連邦です。
That country is a federation composed of multiple states.

Usage Notes

Refers to a number greater than or equal to two. Opposite of 'singular' (単数).

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