Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of an odd number is most commonly expressed with the noun 奇数 (きすう). This is the standard mathematical term and is used in everyday contexts. There are also related expressions for describing whether a number is odd or even.
奇数
odd number
The learner wants to refer to an odd number as a concept, or to say that a specific number is odd.
This is the standard noun meaning 'odd number'. It is used in mathematics and everyday language.
1、3、5は奇数です。
1, 3, and 5 are odd numbers.
奇数のページだけ印刷してください。
Please print only the odd-numbered pages.
A more formal or written way to say 'is an odd number'. Often used in mathematical contexts.
7は奇数である。
7 is an odd number.
The learner wants to describe a number as odd, often in a sentence like 'This number is odd.'
The learner wants to talk about odd and even numbers together, or ask whether a number is odd or even.
The phrase for 'odd and even numbers'. 偶数 (ぐうすう) means 'even number'.
奇数と偶数の違いを教えてください。
Please tell me the difference between odd and even numbers.
A pattern for asking 'Is it odd or even?'.
この数は奇数か偶数か？
Is this number odd or even?