This is the 76th most frequent Japanese word.


The Japanese word "十" means "ten."


Expressing duration or passage of time using 'ten' as an indication of numerical length of years.

十年前に大学を卒業しました。

I graduated from university ten years ago.


Using 'ten' to indicate a specific date in both the month and day.

そのイベントは十月十日に行われます。

The event will be held on October 10th.


Describing a count of items using the numeral 'ten' with the counter for long objects.

私は十本の鉛筆を持っています。

I have ten pencils.