算 数(さんすう)

さんすう

noun

arithmetic, math (elementary)

1. arithmetic, elementary mathematics

Basic mathematics taught in elementary school, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

算数(さんすう)が苦手(にがて)な子供(こども)が多(おお)い。

Many children are weak at arithmetic.

小学校(しょうがっこう)で算数(さんすう)を習(なら)った。

I learned arithmetic in elementary school.

算数(さんすう)のテストで満点(まんてん)を取(と)った。

I got a perfect score on the arithmetic test.

Usage

算数(さんすう) specifically refers to elementary school mathematics (grades 1-6 in Japan). From middle school onward, mathematics is called 数学(すうがく).

Common collocations

算数(さんすう)の授業(じゅぎょう) (arithmetic class)
算数(さんすう)の問題(もんだい) (arithmetic problem)
算数(さんすう)ドリル (arithmetic workbook/drill)

Similar words

数学(すうがく) - mathematics (middle school and beyond, more advanced)
計算(けいさん) - calculation (the act of computing)

Related Words

Related: 数学(すうがく) (mathematics (higher))

Compare: 計算(けいさん) (calculation)

Related: 理科(りか) (science (school subject))

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Added 2026.1.13 22:58 · Revised 2026.10.7 4:24

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