つ

general-purpose counter

Also a form of

Meanings

  1. counter, usually in kana, suffixed to Japanese numerals 1-9 (ひと, ふた, etc.) general-purpose counter
  2. usually in kana ... years old
  1. conjunction, form: ...つ...つ indicates two contrasting actions
  2. particle, archaic indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)

In sentences

猫ねこにかつお節せち。 Setting a wolf to guard the sheep. #121987

下劣げれつなやつだ。 He is a mean fellow. #188209

君きみはいつ帰かえる？ When are you going home? #492778

投票日とうひょうびはいつ？ When's Election Day? #9849243

結婚式けっこんしきはいつ？ When's the wedding? #10043162

彼かれはくつろいだ。 He felt at home. #113957

丘おかはいつも緑みどりだ。 The hill is always green. #182730

気楽きらくなやつだな。 You're happy-go-lucky. #183225