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kanji numerals ({一|いち}, {二|に}, {三|さん} …)
Numbers written with kanji characters rather than Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3). Standard in vertical writing and formal documents.
漢数字で書く。
Write it in kanji numerals.
縦書きでは漢数字をよく使う。
Kanji numerals are often used in vertical writing.
請求書の金額は、改ざんを防ぐために漢数字で書くことがある。
Amounts on invoices are sometimes written in kanji numerals to prevent tampering.
漢数字 are numbers written with kanji (一二三…) instead of Arabic numerals (算用数字).
USAGE:
- Vertical (縦書き) text generally uses 漢数字; horizontal text often uses Arabic numerals.
- Formal and legal documents may use the elaborate forms 壱・弐・参 to prevent forgery.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 算用数字: Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3)