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Meanings
1
counter for parts, stages, installments
Used especially in the pattern 第〜弾 (e.g., 第2弾) for numbered installments of a series, project, or campaign.
The third installment of the popular series will be released next month.
As the first phase of the new product, we released a smartphone app.
2
counter for bullets
Counts bullets, shells, or similar projectiles. Less common than 発 (はつ) in everyday speech.
The criminal had loaded six bullets into the handgun.
Usage patterns
- 第〈数〉弾the nth installment (of a series, campaign, or project)
The second installment of this campaign starts next month.
- 〈数〉弾が命中するa certain number of shots/bullets hit the target
One of the shots hit the target.