Somewhat confusingly the kanji for ten looks like a plus sign. In writing Japanese numbers it acts a tens place marker. For example, 七十九 corresponds to seventy-nine. As with all number kanji, the Hindu-Arabic 10 is also often used instead.

on readings:
  • ji
kun readings:
  • to
examples:
gojū-on jun in order of the kana syllabary
hatsuka 20th day (of the month)
jippon ten (cylindrical object)
jittō ten (large animals)
jukkai tenth floor
juppiki ten (small animals)
juppun 10 minutes
juuban tenth, number 10
juuji a cross
jūtō ten (large animals)
tooka 10th day (of the month)
Towada-ko Lake Towada

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Last ∆ on 11 May 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.