No. 826 in Japanese
丁
The Japanese word "丁" can mean "block" (in town addresses), "counter for tools, leaves, etc.," or "even number."
In a sentence
切手を一丁ください。
Please give me one sheet of stamps.
In this sentence, "丁" is used as a counter for sheets or flat items, indicating one sheet of stamps.
この丁寧な手紙は感動的です。
This polite letter is moving.
Here, "丁" is used as part of the word "丁寧 (teinei)", which means politeness or carefulness; it's unrelated to the counter usage.
町内に三丁目がある。
There is a third block in the town.
"丁" in this context indicates a block or section in an address or district segmentation, with "三丁目 (san-chome)" meaning the third block.
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