How to Say ‘For four people’ in Japanese
四人で
よにんで
💬 Usage Tip: The particle [で] (de) is used here to mean 'with'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Specifying the number of people clearly helps in seating arrangements.
Phrase Breakdown
四人
で
Word-by-Word Breakdown
四よ
[yo]
four
Represents the number four.
四つの椅子があります。
There are four chairs.
人にん
[nin]
people counter
Used to indicate the number of people.
五人が待っています。
Five people are waiting.
でで
[de]
by means of/at/in
Indicates the mode or place of an action.
車で行きます。
I will go by car.
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