Translation and Meaning of: 複数 - fukusuu

The word 「複数」, read as "fukusuu" in romaji, is a Japanese term that means "plural" or "several". In the Japanese language, this term is often used to indicate a quantity greater than one, encoming various possibilities or items. The word is formed by two kanji: 「複」 (fuku) which means "multiple" or "composite", and 「数」 (suu) which means "number". Thus, the combination of these characters literally describes a number of multiple units or a plurality.

In the etymology of the word, the first kanji 「複」 is often associated with concepts of duplicity or multiplicity, an idea that fits well with the notion of versions or complex forms. The second kanji 「数」 is connected to the concept of numbers or counting, one of the basic principles in mathematics. The combination of these two characters gives rise to the concept of plurality and is often used in mathematical and linguistic contexts to denote things that are countable in greater quantity.

The use of 「複数」 extends to various areas of knowledge, becoming a crucial part of everyday Japanese vocabulary. Whether in school contexts, where the conjugation of verbs in plural form is discussed, or in work environments, where multiple documents or alternatives are referred to, understanding this term facilitates effective communication. The idea of plurality contained in 「複数」 also reflects a perspective of Japanese culture that values the collective and multiple viewpoints rather than a single isolated view.

Besides its basic use in expressing quantities, 「複数」 can also be found in compound expressions such as 「複数形」 (fukusuu-kei), which means "plural form," used especially in linguistics to indicate words that change form when referring to more than one object or concept. Another example is 「複数回答」 (fukusuu kaitou), which refers to "multiple answers," often used in questionnaires and opinion surveys.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 数多く (Kazutauku) - A large number, many.
• 多数 (Tasasui) - A large number, plurality.
• 数量が多い (Sūryō ga Ōi) - A large amount.
• 多量の (Taryō no) - A large amount, often referring to volume.
• 多数の (Tasu no) - Numerous, many, with emphasis on quantity.
• 複数の (Fukusū no) - Multiples, plural.
• 複数形の (Fukusūkei no) - Plural form.
• 複数のもの (Fukusū no mono) - Multiple things.
• 複数の人 (Fukusū no hito) - Multiple people.
• 複数の場合 (Fukusū no baai) - Multiple situations/cases.
• 複数の意味 (Fukusū no imi) - Multiple meanings.
• 複数の選択肢 (Fukusū no sentakushi) - Multiple options.
• 複数の種類 (Fukusū no shurui) - Multiple types.
• 複数の要素 (Fukusū no yōso) - Multiple elements.
• 複数の機能 (Fukusū no kinō) - Multiple functions.
• 複数のオプション (Fukusū no opushon) - Multiple options (in English).
• 複数のアイテム (Fukusū no aitemu) - Multiple items.
• 複数のデータ (Fukusū no dēta) - Multiple data.