Japanese · Numbers & Time
百
hyaku
Hundred
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one hundred. Used to form larger numbers such as 200 (二百 nihyaku) and 300 (三百 sanbyaku).
Example
百円ショップで買いました。
I bought it at a 100-yen shop.
Etymology
'百' (hyaku) is derived from the Chinese numeral for hundred, reflecting its longstanding incorporation into the Japanese language structure which prioritizes Sino-Japanese numerals for higher numbers.
How & Where It’s Used
'百' (hyaku) is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, formal and informal. It appears in financial, educational, and general counting scenarios.