【JLPT N3 Grammar】〜につき(~nitsuki)

Explanation:〜につき

Meaning
"per"
Used to express a ratio or quantity, indicates a relationship between numbers or amounts. It is commonly translated as "per" in English and is often used in contexts involving fees, allocations, or rates.

Form
N + につき

Points

  1. Expressing Ratio or Quantity: "〜につき" is used to specify a ratio, such as "per person," "per hour," or "per item."
  2. Noun Preceding につき: The noun preceding "につき" is the subject of the ratio, such as the number of people, hours, or items.
  3. Formal and Precise: This expression is typically found in formal contexts, such as official notices, pricing, or rules.

JLPT Level
N3



Sample sentenes

ここの時給じきゅうは1時間じかんにつき85えんです。
The hourly wage here is 850 yen per hour.

りんごはセールのため、一人ひとりにつき3つまで購入可能こうにゅうかのうです。
Apples are on sale, and you can purchase up to three per person.

くじをけるのは一人につき一回いっかいまでです。
Each person can only draw one lottery ticket.

食費しょくひはだいたい1にちにつき、1,500えんぐらいかかります。
Food expenses cost around 1,500 yen per day.

パーティーの参加費用さんかひようは、一人ひとりにつき2,000えんです。
The party participation fee is 2,000 yen per person.

Vocabulary

Japanese
English
時給 じきゅう hourly wage
購入する こうにゅうする to purchase
くじを引く くじをひく to draw a lottery 
食費 しょくひ food expenses
費用 ひよう cost / expense

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