“Making up the numbers” in Japanese
Short answer
Making up the numbers in Japanese is “数合わせ” (kazuawase). Full meaning: making the numbers balance, fixing the numbers, number-juggling, making up the numbers (e.g. to form a majority).
Other ways to say “Making up the numbers” in Japanese
人数合わせ
ninzuuawase matching the number of people, balancing the number of participants, making up the numbers
数あわせ
kazuawase making the numbers balance, fixing the numbers, number-juggling, making up the numbers (e.g. to form a majority)
かずあわせ
kazuawase making the numbers balance, fixing the numbers, number-juggling, making up the numbers (e.g. to form a majority)
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