[Question]

Tシャツを２(ほん/まい)かいます。

I buy two T-shirts

 

ほん　vs　まい

Which one is correct?

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[Answer]

Tシャツを２(まい)かいます。

 

〜まい

Counter for flat objects

〜ほん

Counter for long objects

Example

カードが１まいあります。

There is one card.

 

ズボンが２ほんあります。

There are two pairs of pants.

 

かみ(紙)が３まいあります。

There are three pieces of paper.

 

ベストが４ほんあります。

There are four belts.

 

ペンが５ほんあります。

There are five pens.

 

マスクが６まいあります。

There are six masks.

 

 

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