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The number thirteen. Formed by combining 十 (ten) and 三 (three).
十三 is the number thirteen, formed by combining 十 (ten) and 三 (three).
COMMON USES:
- 十三歳: thirteen years old
- 十三人: thirteen people
- 十三日: the 13th day (of the month)
- 十三時: 1 PM (13:00 in 24-hour time)
CULTURE:
Unlike in Western cultures where 13 is considered unlucky, there is no particular superstition around this number in Japan. However, the concept of 'Friday the 13th' (十三日の金曜日) has been introduced through Western media.
RELATED:
- 十二: twelve
- 十四: fourteen