Translation and Meaning of: 枚 - mai

Etymology and Definition

The word "枚" (mai) is a counter in Japanese used to describe flat and thin objects. This includes items such as sheets of paper, plates, clothing, among others. In the Japanese language, counters are specific to different types of objects, and "枚" is the appropriate counter for items that fall into this category of shape.

Origin and Use

The kanji 「枚」is composed of the following elements: on the left, we have the radical 「木」(ki) which means "tree" or "wood", and on the right, the part 「攴」which does not have a standalone meaning but is used in other characters to add an element of meaning or reading. Although it is not clear whether this structure has a clear reference to certain historical objects that were made of wood or derivatives, the use of the radical suggests a connotation associated with materials and natural forms.

Shapes and Curiosities

In the Japanese language, counters are fundamental for the formation of correctly structured sentences. When using "枚" (mai), it must be placed directly after the corresponding numeral. It is interesting to note that, unlike other languages that may use universal rules for pluralization or quantification, Japanese requires the appropriate use of counters like "枚" for clarity and precision in communication. This underscores the attention to detail present in the language, reflecting an essential part of Japanese culture.

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Synonyms and similar words

• シート (Shīto) - Leaf, seat
• シート紙 (Shīto-gami) - Paper for printing or writing
• ページ (Pēji) - page
• ページ数 (Pēji-sū) - Number of pages
• 枚数 (Maisū) - Number of leaves or plates
• 枚数 (Mai-sū) - Page numbering (used generally)
• 枚方市 (Hirakata-shi) - City of Hirakata
• 枚方公園 (Hirakata Kōen) - Hirakata Park
• 枚方市立図書館 (Hirakata Shiritsu Toshokan) - Hirakata City Library
• 枚方市役所 (Hirakata Shiyakusho) - Hirakata City Hall
• 枚方市立病院 (Hirakata Shiritsu Byōin) - Hirakata City Hospital
• 枚方市立枚方スポーツセンター (Hirakata Shiritsu Hirakata Supōtsu Sentā) - Hirakata City Sports Center
• 枚方市立枚方文化会館 (Hirakata Shiritsu Hirakata Bunka Kaikan) - Cultural center of the city of Hirakata
• 枚方市立枚方市民ホール (Hirakata Shiritsu Hirakata Shimin Hōru) - Civic hall of the city of Hirakata
• 枚方市立枚方市民会館 (Hirakata Shiritsu Hirakata Shimin Kaikan) - Hirakata City Community Center
• 枚方市立枚方市民プール (Hirakata Shiritsu Hirakata Shimin Pūru) - Public pool of the city of Hirakata
• 枚方市立枚方市民体育館 (Hirakata Shiritsu Hirakata Shimin Taiikukan) - Gymnasium of the city of Hirakata
• 枚方市立枚方市民文化センター (Hirakata Shiritsu Hirakata Shimin Bunka Sentā) - Community Cultural Center of the city of Hirakata