数える
かぞえる
kazoeru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 33 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
数える (かぞえる (kazoeru)) means "to count". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to count
Also : to tally · to enumerate
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Example Sentences
羊を数えるとすぐに眠くなる。
ひつじをかぞえるとすぐにねむくなる。
I get sleepy right away when counting sheep.
1から100まで数えた。
いちからひゃくまでかぞえた。
I counted from 1 to 100.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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