Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
tens of thousands; several tens of thousands
Refers to an approximate number in the range of tens of thousands (roughly 20,000–90,000). Often used with の to modify a noun.
Tens of thousands of spectators gathered at the venue.
This project will cost tens of thousands of yen.
Usage patterns
- 数万の〈物〉tens of thousands of ~
Tens of thousands of spectators gathered for the concert.
- 数万人tens of thousands of people
Tens of thousands of people evacuated because of the earthquake.
- 数万円tens of thousands of yen
The repair cost tens of thousands of yen.