43 How do you count that in Japanese? (How to Count Chopsticks, UFOs, Centaurs & More in Japanese)

<p>On this episode of <em>Ichimon Japan</em> we ask: How do you count that in Japanese?</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Topics Discussed<br /></strong></h2> <ul> <li>The counter system used in Japanese</li> <li>Japanese counter suffixes</li> <li>The sometimes confusing nature of Japanese counters</li> <li>The correct suffix for counting chopsticks in Japanese</li> <li>Various counters used with different kinds of chopsticks</li> <li>How to properly count squid in Japanese</li> <li>How the shape of a fish can affect what counter you use to count it</li> <li>The correct way to count gods <em>(kami</em>) in Japanese</li> <li>Counters in Chinese and English</li> <li>The various ways to count robots in Japanese</li> <li>How the speaker's intent can influence what counter they use to count something</li> <li>Using the counter -hiki as a way to insult someone or for comedic effect</li> <li>How you count UFOs in Japanese</li> <li>The many different things the counter -tai can be used for</li> <li>What counter you should use when counting centaurs and minotaurs in Japanese</li> <li>Counters used for counting fictional beings in Japanese</li> <li>Some of the factors that go into whether a fantastical creature should be counted using the counter suffix for humans or not</li> <li>What counter suffix should be used to count Doraemon</li> <li>Counting Pokemon</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Support on Patreon<br /></strong></h2> <p>If you enjoy <em>Ichimon Japan</em> and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to <em>Japanese Plus</em> <em>Alpha</em>, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japa