Meaning of 十中八九 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
十中八九
-
Kana Readingじっちゅうはっく, じゅっちゅうはっく
-
Romajijitchūhakku, jutchūhakku
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability
-
Example Sentences
十中八九, じっちゅうはっく, じゅっちゅうはっく used in context
-
He will come nine cases out of ten.
-
He is late for meetings nine times out of ten.
-
Ten to one they'll miss the train.
-
Ten to one, he will succeed.
-
In nine case out of ten he will be late.
-
Ten to one he will be chosen.
Popular Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal