(じゅうさん)

じゅうさん
number
thirteen
1. thirteen
The number thirteen. Formed by combining (じゅう) (ten) and (さん) (three).
Happy thirteenth birthday.
Friday the thirteenth
(こた)十三(じゅうさん)です
The answer is thirteen.
Let's meet at the station at 1 PM (13:00).
24-hour time
Thirteen children got on the bus.

十三(じゅうさん) is the number thirteen, formed by combining (じゅう) (ten) and (さん) (three).

COMMON USES:

  • 十三(じゅうさん)(さい): thirteen years old
  • 十三(じゅうさん)(にん): thirteen people
  • 十三(じゅうさん)(にち): the 13th day (of the month)
  • 十三(じゅうさん)(): 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(じゅうさん)(にち)金曜日(きんようび)) has been introduced through Western media.

RELATED:

  • 十二(じゅうに): twelve
  • 十四(じゅうよん): fourteen