人ひと数かず

noun

number of people

Refers to a count of people, similar to にんずう but with a slightly more formal or literary feel. Often used in contexts like headcounts or attendance.

See also: 人数 (にんずう)

• 会かい議ぎの人ひと数かずを確かく認にんしてください。

  Please check the number of people for the meeting.

• 人ひと数かずが足たりないので、もう一人ひとり呼よびましょう。

  We don't have enough people, so let's call one more.

noun

being counted as an adult

Rare usage referring to someone being considered a full-fledged adult, often in the context of counting people for a purpose. More commonly expressed as 一人前 or 大人として数えられる.

• 昔むかしは十じゅう五ご歳さいで人ひと数かずに入いれられた。

  In the old days, you were counted as an adult at fifteen.