#49: Japanese Counters - Dai Counter

Master using the Japanese Dai Counter. Used for counting mechanical items.

• 1   - Ichi-Dai (ee-chee-dah-ee)
• 2   - Ni-Dai (nee-dah-ee)
• 3   - San-Dai (sahn-dah-ee)
• 4   - Yon-Dai (yohn-dah-ee)
• 5   - Go-Dai (goh-dah-ee)
• 6   - Roku-Dai (roh-koo-dah-ee)
• 7   - Nana-Dai (nah-nah-dah-ee)
• 8   - Hachi-Dai (hah-chee-dah-ee)
• 9   - Kyū-Dai (kyoo-dah-ee)
• 10 - Jū-Dai (joo-dah-ee)

*Bonus Tip

If your count exceeds the number 10. Use the KO (koh) Counter after saying the number that you wish to express.

For example, 11 - ju-ichi-ko.