単位
たんい
unit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.); denomination; unit (i.e. one comprised of many); group
JLPT N3 Common word Intermediate Japanese L3
Meanings
Noun
unit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.); denomination- unit (i.e. one comprised of many); group; whole
- credit (in school, university, etc.); point
Suffix
by the ...; in units of ...; in groups of ...; in amounts of ...; each ...; by ...; every...
Example sentences
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What are the units of time?
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Human physiology is a three-credit course.
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We buy eggs by the dozen.
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The course is credited for 50 minutes.
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Rice is sold by the kilogram.
More examples (10)
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I am paid by the week.
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How many credits can I get for this course?
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How many credits is this course?
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Shoes are sold in pairs.
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A pound is a unit of weight.
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Eggs are sold by the dozen.
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Rice is sold by the kilogram.
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We sell sugar by the pound.
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The family is the basic unit of society.
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You can hire a boat by the hour.