Japanese to Indonesian Number Converter

Conversion of Japanese Numbers to Indonesian Numbers

Understanding how to convert Japanese numbers to Indonesian numbers involves recognizing the numbering system and the specific words used in both languages. Both Japanese and Indonesian have unique elements in their numerical systems, and mastering the conversion process can greatly enhance one’s ability to communicate effectively in both languages.

Basic Numbers

Let's start with the basic Japanese numbers and their Indonesian equivalents:

• 0: 零 (rei) - nol
• 1: 一 (ichi) - satu
• 2: 二 (ni) - dua
• 3: 三 (san) - tiga
• 4: 四 (shi / yon) - empat
• 5: 五 (go) - lima
• 6: 六 (roku) - enam
• 7: 七 (shichi / nana) - tujuh
• 8: 八 (hachi) - delapan
• 9: 九 (kyuu) - sembilan
• 10: 十 (juu) - sepuluh

Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands

The structure for forming numbers in Japanese is quite logical, especially for tens, hundreds, and thousands.

Tens

• 20: 二十 (nijuu) - dua puluh
• 30: 三十 (sanjuu) - tiga puluh
• 40: 四十 (yonjuu) - empat puluh
• 50: 五十 (gojuu) - lima puluh
• 60: 六十 (rokujuu) - enam puluh
• 70: 七十 (nanajuu) - tujuh puluh
• 80: 八十 (hachijuu) - delapan puluh
• 90: 九十 (kyuujuu) - sembilan puluh

To form any number in the tens, for example, 25, you would say 二十五 (nijuugo) which corresponds to dua puluh lima.

Hundreds

• 100: 百 (hyaku) - seratus
• 200: 二百 (nihyaku) - dua ratus
• 300: 三百 (sanbyaku) - tiga ratus
• 400: 四百 (yonhyaku) - empat ratus
• 500: 五百 (gohyaku) - lima ratus
• 1000: 千 (sen) - seribu

For instance, to say 450, you would combine 四百五十 (yonhyaku gojuu) which translates to empat ratus lima puluh.

Larger Numbers

• 10,000: 一万 (ichiman) - sepuluh ribu
• 100,000: 十万 (juuman) - seratus ribu
• 1,000,000: 百万 (hyakuman) - satu juta

If you want to express 25,000, it will be 二万五千 (niman gosen) which translates to dua puluh lima ribu.

Examples

Here are a few more examples to illustrate the conversion:

• 456:

  • Japanese: 四百五十六 (yonhyaku gojuu roku)
  • Indonesian: empat ratus lima puluh enam

• 789:

  • Japanese: 七百八十九 (nanahyaku hachijuu kyuu)
  • Indonesian: tujuh ratus delapan puluh sembilan

• 12,345:

  • Japanese: 一万二千三百四十五 (ichiman nisen sanbyaku yonjuu go)
  • Indonesian: dua belas ribu tiga ratus empat puluh lima

FAQs

Tips for Conversion from Japanese to Indonesian Numbers

• Recognize the differences: Some numbers in Japanese can be pronounced differently based on context (e.g., 四 can be “shi” or “yon”; 七 can be “shichi” or “nana”). Be aware of these nuances when translating.

• Understand the structure: Japanese numbers are formed by combining basic units, tens, hundreds, and thousands in a very structured manner. This is similar in Indonesian but might have unique components that need to be learned.

• Practice with larger numbers: When dealing with larger figures (like thousands and millions), ensure you practice combining Japanese numeral blocks correctly as Indonesian uses a different arrangement in some cases.

• Use visual aids: Charts or flashcards may help to familiarize yourself with both writing systems and their numerical words.

By taking these aspects into account, one can better navigate the intricacies of converting Japanese numbers to Indonesian successfully.