端数
Grammar & Usage
How it works
A compound noun formed by '端' (edge/end) and '数' (number). It functions as a standard noun and often takes the particle 'の' when modifying other nouns, or occurs as the object of verbs like '切り捨てる' or '切り上げる'.
Sample sentences
計算を簡単にするために、百円未満の端数を切り捨てた。
To simplify the calculation, I rounded down the fractions of less than 100 yen.
合計金額に端数が出たので、皆で少しずつ負担した。
Since there was an odd amount left over in the total, everyone covered a small portion of it.
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Example
計算を簡単にするために、百円未満の端数を切り捨てた。
To simplify the calculation, I rounded down the fractions of less than 100 yen.
合計金額に端数が出たので、皆で少しずつ負担した。
Since there was an odd amount left over in the total, everyone covered a small portion of it.
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