数字

すうじ

numeral, figure

Also:figure, a few characters

What does 数字 mean?

数字 is a Japanese noun meaning numeral, figure in English. It can also be translated as figure, a few characters depending on context. It is written as 数字 in kanji, すうじ in hiragana, and suuji in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

小切手の金額は数字と文字の両方で書いて下さい。

Write the amount on the check in letters as well as figures.

数字は天文学的なものだろう。

The figure will be astronomical.