How to Say ‘I am 25 years old.’ in Japanese
二十五さいです。
25さいです。
💬 Usage Tip: Pattern: age + [さいです]. More standard writing is [二十五歳です] or [25歳です].
🇯🇵 In Japan: In self-introductions, stating age is common in casual settings (classes, hobby circles), but less common in professional intros unless relevant.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
二十にじゅう
[nijuu]
twenty
The number 20. Here it combines with 五 to make 二十五 (25) for stating age.
わたしは二十五さいです。
I am 25 years old.
五ご
[go]
five
The number 5. Added to 二十 (20) to form 二十五 (25).
わたしは二十五さいです。
I am 25 years old.
さいさい
[sai]
years old (age counter)
Counter used to say someone’s age: number + さい.
わたしは二十五さいです。
I am 25 years old.
ですです
[desu]
am/is/are (polite)
Polite copula used to finish a statement. In age statements, it’s ‘(I) am … years old.’
わたしは二十五さいです。
I am 25 years old.
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