Iku

幾 (Iku) is a Japanese prefix meaning “some, several, a few, many”.

Meanings

  1. prefixsome; several; a fewbefore a counter or noun + か
  2. prefixmanybefore a counter or noun (+も)
  3. prefixhow many; how much
  4. prefixvery; so (much)before an adjective

Examples

  • There were some boats on the lake.

  • To the white glass, I added glass of various colours, producing a pretty feel.

  • The Japanese distribution system, characterized by layers of wholesale, is complex and costly.

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