Usage of ～問 as a Counter
The suffix ～問 (もん) is a counter used specifically for counting questions, such as those in tests, quizzes, or questionnaires. It is attached directly after a number to indicate how many questions are involved.
Common Contexts
You will often see ～問 used in educational settings, especially when talking about the number of questions on exams or practice tests. For example, "五十問" means "fifty questions."
Collocations and Patterns
- 数字＋問: Simply attach a number before ～問 to count questions (e.g., 三十問, 五問).
- 一問一答: A common phrase meaning "one question, one answer," often used in study or practice contexts.
Register and Usage Notes
This counter is neutral and commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese when referring to questions. It is not used for counting other items or abstract concepts.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse ～問 with 問 (もん) used in other words or contexts, such as 問題 (もんだい, problem/question). Remember that ～問 as a counter is always attached after a number and specifically counts questions.