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1

A counter for (small) individual objects or pieces (used to count items like apples, pens, etc.).

Counter

Examples

りんごを一個ください。

One apple, please.

箱の中には小さな部品が十五個入っていた。

There were fifteen small parts in the box.

そのお菓子は一個ずつ包装されている。

Those sweets are individually wrapped.

2

A counter used for military units (e.g., battalions, companies) in phrases like 'three battalions'.

Counter

Examples

その師団は三個大隊で構成されている。

That division is composed of three battalions.

3

An individual or single unit; used to refer to a person or a distinct element as one unit.

Noun

Examples

患者を個として尊重するケアが求められている。

Care that respects patients as individuals is required.

数ではなく、個の違いにも目を向けるべきだ。

We should pay attention to individual differences, not just the numbers.