Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of an even number is most commonly expressed with the noun 偶数 (ぐうすう). This is the standard mathematical term. There are also related expressions for describing parity and checking if a number is even.
偶数
even number
Referring to an integer divisible by two, in everyday or mathematical contexts.
The standard noun meaning 'even number'. Used in all contexts from casual to formal.
2、4、6は偶数です。
2, 4, and 6 are even numbers.
偶数ページに印刷してください。
Please print on even-numbered pages.
Stating that a specific number is even, often in conversation.
Asking whether a number is even or expressing that it is not odd.
Means 'whether or not it is an even number'. Used in questions or embedded clauses.
この数が偶数かどうか調べてください。
Please check whether this number is even.
Direct question: 'Is it an even number?'
その数字は偶数ですか？
Is that number even?
Contrasting even and odd numbers.
The pair 'even and odd numbers'. 奇数 (きすう) means odd number.
偶数と奇数を見分ける方法を教えてください。
Please teach me how to distinguish even and odd numbers.
Modifying a noun to indicate something is even-numbered, like a page or a day.
Using 偶数 as a noun modifier with の. Common for 'even-numbered (something)'.
偶数の日はゴミの日です。
Even-numbered days are garbage days.
偶数の席に座ってください。
Please sit in an even-numbered seat.