“Counting” in Japanese
Short answer
Counting in Japanese is “数取り” (kazutori). Full meaning: counting, counting game.
Other ways to say “Counting” in Japanese
計数
keisuu calculation, counting; (dealing with) figures; cardinality
勘定
kanjou calculation, computation, counting, reckoning, count; bill, check, account, payment (of a bill), settlement (of an account); consideration, allowance
カウント
kaunto count, counting; count of balls and strikes; count (after a knock-down)
算
san divining sticks; counting, calculation
数取
kazutori counting, counting game
かんじょう
kanjou calculation, computation, counting, reckoning, count; bill, check, account, payment (of a bill), settlement (of an account); consideration, allowance
計算
keisan calculation, computation, reckoning, counting, adding up, working out, figures; consideration, calculation, estimation, expectation
けいさん
keisan calculation, computation, reckoning, counting, adding up, working out, figures; consideration, calculation, estimation, expectation
勘じょう
kanjou calculation, computation, counting, reckoning, count; bill, check, account, payment (of a bill), settlement (of an account); consideration, allowance
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