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.

SCOPE NOTE:
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)

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Added 2026.1.13 22:58 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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