Numbers in Japanese Hiragana

Once you have learned a set of hiragana, you can use it to learn various words. Today, we will learn how to read numbers in hiragana.

How to say numbers in Japanese 1 to 100 in Hiragana

Learn how to say numbers in hiragana, from 1 to 100. For basic counting of numbers, for example, how to say 2-digit, 3-digit, and higher numbers, please refer to other articles.

0-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

61-70

71-80

81-90

91-100

Big numbers

Should we use Hiragana for numbers?

Japanese people express numbers in Arabic numerals.

There are many idioms and words that contain Kanji numbers. Also, Kanji numbers are used in vertically written sentences.

But, ｗhen are Hiragana numbers used?

Hiragana numbers are primarily used in expressing numbers in text or documents. They are often seen in materials for kindergarten or elementary school, such as textbooks and books for children.

Additionally, they are used not only to represent numbers but also to emphasize them or prioritize readability within the text. While Kanji numbers and Arabic numbers are more commonly used, Hiragana numbers may be employed depending on specific contexts or purposes.

Therefore, whether to use Hiragana numbers depends on factors such as the target audience, purpose, and style of the written document.