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English - Japanese
Million
ˈmɪljən
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
百万 (ひゃくまん, hyakuman), 無数 (むすう, musuu), 数百万 (すうひゃくまん, suuhyakuman), ミリオン (みりおん, mirion)
Million meanings in Japanese
百万 (ひゃくまん, hyakuman)
Example:
There are a million stars in the sky.
空には百万の星があります。
She saved a million yen.
彼女は百万の円を貯金しました。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in both formal and informal contexts to denote the number one million.
Note: The term '百万' specifically refers to the number one million and is commonly used in financial contexts.
無数 (むすう, musuu)
Example:
There are millions of reasons to be happy.
幸せになる理由は無数あります。
Millions of people attended the concert.
コンサートには無数の人々が参加しました。
Usage: informalContext: Used to express a large, indefinite number, often in a hyperbolic sense.
Note: Although '無数' does not literally mean 'million,' it conveys the idea of many or countless, which is often used in everyday conversation.
数百万 (すうひゃくまん, suuhyakuman)
Example:
The company has made hundreds of millions in profit.
その会社は数百万の利益を上げました。
There are hundreds of millions of fish in the ocean.
海には数百万の魚がいます。
Usage: formalContext: Used in formal contexts, particularly in business and scientific discussions.
Note: '数百万' means 'hundreds of millions' and is used to denote a large quantity that exceeds one million.
ミリオン (みりおん, mirion)
Example:
The song reached a million views.
その歌はミリオンビューに達しました。
He won a million dollars in the lottery.
彼は宝くじでミリオンドルを当てました。
Usage: informalContext: Used primarily in pop culture and media contexts, especially among younger audiences.
Note: The term 'ミリオン' is a borrowed word from English and is often used in contexts related to entertainment or social media.
Million's synonyms
a million
The phrase 'a million' is often used to refer to a large, unspecified number of things or people.
Example: There were a million stars in the sky.
Note: The phrase 'a million' is more commonly used in informal contexts compared to simply 'million'.
a meg
'Meg' is a slang term derived from 'million' and is used informally to refer to a million units of currency.
Example: He earned a meg bucks from that deal.
Note: The term 'meg' is slang and may not be appropriate for formal writing or speech.
a grand
'Grand' is a colloquial term used to mean a thousand units of a currency, but it is sometimes informally extended to mean a million units.
Example: The project cost a grand total of $1 million.
Note: While 'grand' is more commonly used to refer to a thousand units, it can also be used informally to refer to a million units.
Million expressions, common phrases
A million dollars
Refers to a large amount of money, specifically one million dollars.
Example: She won a million dollars in the lottery.
Note: Specifically refers to the amount of money, not just the number.
One in a million
Describes something or someone as extremely rare or unique.
Example: Finding a friend like her is one in a million.
Note: Emphasizes rarity or uniqueness, not just the numerical value.
Not in a million years
Indicates something that is highly unlikely or impossible to happen.
Example: I would never have expected to win. Not in a million years.
Note: Expresses impossibility rather than focusing on the numerical value.
A million and one
Means a very large or excessive number of something.
Example: She has a million and one excuses for being late.
Note: Emphasizes a large quantity, adding a sense of exaggeration.
Make a million
Refers to earning or accumulating a million units of currency, usually money.
Example: His goal is to make a million before he turns 30.
Note: Focuses on the achievement of earning a substantial amount, not just the number itself.
Million-dollar question
Refers to a crucial or pivotal question that is difficult to answer.
Example: The million-dollar question is whether they will accept the offer.
Note: Indicates significance and difficulty of a question, not just its numerical value.
Ten million dollar smile
Describes a beautiful or captivating smile.
Example: Her ten million dollar smile brightened up the room.
Note: Associates a smile with being valuable or attractive, not just a specific amount of money.
In the millions
Refers to a very large amount, often used in financial contexts.
Example: The company's revenue is in the millions.
Note: Describes a vast quantity without specifying an exact number.
Million everyday (slang) expressions
A dime a million
This slang means something is very common or easily found, like finding a dime.
Example: I can't believe you found that rare comic; they're usually a dime a million.
Note: The original phrase 'a dime a dozen' means something is very common, while 'a dime a million' exaggerates the abundance.
Milli
Informal shortening of 'million'.
Example: I'll text you later, milli?
Note: Informal slang used in casual conversation to refer to a million, often in a quicker or more relaxed manner.
All the Millions
Refers to a massive quantity or amount of something.
Example: I've checked all the millions of files, but I still can't find the document.
Note: The added emphasis on 'all' amplifies the enormity of the quantity, making it sound even larger than just 'millions'.
A cool million
Used to describe a large or impressive amount of money, typically without needing to be exact.
Example: She won a cool million in the lottery last night.
Note: The term 'cool' adds a sense of stylishness or casualness to the large sum of money, making it sound more impressive or appealing.
Zillion
An exaggerated and informal way of saying 'a huge, unspecified number'.
Example: I have a zillion things to do before the party tonight.
Note: While 'million' is a specific number, 'zillion' is a made-up term to emphasize a vast or overwhelming quantity without specifying an exact number.
Mill
Used informally to describe a large quantity or amount of something without being precise.
Example: We're going to need to move at full speed to mill about a ton of paperwork.
Note: Slang term 'mill' is a shortened, casual way of referring to a million, especially in contexts where the quantity is substantial but not precisely counted.
Million - Examples
There are over a million people living in this city.
He became a millionaire after selling his company.
The project cost several billion dollars.
Million grammar
Million - Numeral (Numeral) / Cardinal number (Cardinal number)
Lemma: million
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): millions, million
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): million
Syllables, Separation and Stress
million Contains 2 syllables: mil • lion
Phonetic transcription: ˈmi(l)-yən
mil lion , ˈmi(l) yən (The red syllable is stressed)
Million - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
million: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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