How to Say ‘Third’ in Japanese
三つ目の
みっつめの
💬 Usage Tip: [三つ目の] helps mark sequence or order, useful in routes.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Observers use such ordinal numbers frequently to guide accurately in urban layouts.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
三みっ
[mitsu]
three
Denotes the number three.
三つ目の信号で右に曲がります。
Turn right at the third traffic light.
つつ
[tsu]
unit classifier
Used when counting objects.
三つ目の角を左へ。
At the third corner, to the left.
目め
[me]
ordinal suffix
Indicates the place or position in order.
三つ目の建物がレストラン。
The third building is the restaurant.
のの
[no]
of
Possessive or attributive particle.
三つ目の交差点にいます。
I'm at the third intersection.
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