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[[Toki Pona]] speakers have coined many '''nonstandard [[number word]]s'''. Some are [[archaic word]]s from early in Toki Pona's [[history]]; others are part of alternative [[number system]]s.
[[Toki Pona]] speakers have coined many '''nonstandard [[number word]]s'''. Some are [[archaic word]]s from early in Toki Pona's [[history]]; others are part of alternative [[number system]]s. As a result, this list does <em>not</em> form a coherent number system in itself.
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==Archaic words==
==Archaic words==

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'''{{tp|tuli}}''' is {{a category|tuli}} early number word and {{tp|[[nimi ku lili]]}} meaning 3. In the modern advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|tu wan}}.<ref>{{cite ku|381}}{{ku data|tuli}}</ref> It is derived from {{w|English language|English}} ''three''.
'''{{tp|tuli}}''' is {{a category|tuli}} early number word and {{tp|[[nimi ku lili]]}} meaning 3. In the modern advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|tu wan}}.<ref>{{cite ku|381}}{{ku data|tuli}}</ref> It is derived from {{w|English language|English}} ''three''.

In {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}}, {{tp|tuli}} is usually written with the same glyph as {{tp|[[#san|san]]}}.
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'''{{tp|po}}''' is {{a category|po}} early number word and {{tp|[[nimi ku lili]]}} meaning 4. In the modern advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|tu tu}}.<ref>{{cite ku|330}}{{ku data|po}}</ref> It is derived from {{w|English language|English}} ''four''.
'''{{tp|po}}''' is {{a category|po}} early number word and {{tp|[[nimi ku lili]]}} meaning 4. In the modern advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|tu tu}}.<ref>{{cite ku|330}}{{ku data|po}}</ref> It is derived from {{w|English language|English}} ''four''.

A proposed {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|po}} ({{sp|po}}) is derived from the {{wp|Western Arabic numeral}} 4.

[[File:Po - sitelen sitelen word glyph drawn by Aronora.png|thumb|left|100px|The {{tp|sitelen sitelen}} word glyph designed by {{tok|[[jan Alonola]]}}]]

An experimental {{tp|[[sitelen sitelen]]}} word glyph for {{tp|po}} was designed by {{tok|[[jan Alonola]]}} for a poem in {{tp|[[lipu tenpo|lipu tenpo nanpa walo]]}}.<ref>{{tok|kulupu pi lipu tenpo}} (1 February 2022). [https://liputenpo.org/lipu-tenpo-nanpa-walo/ {{tp|lipu tenpo nanpa walo}}] (in Toki Pona). {{tp|lipu tenpo}}.</ref> It is based on the word glyphs for {{tp|[[wan]]}} ({{ss|wan}}) and {{tp|[[tu]]}} ({{ss|tu}}). The standard way to write {{tp|po}} in {{tp|sitelen sitelen}} is with the [[sitelen sitelen#Syllable glyphs|syllable glyph]] for {{tp|po}} ({{ss|PO}}).
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'''{{tp|san}}''' is {{a category|san}} [[post-pu|post-{{tp|pu}}]] number word and {{tp|[[nimi ku lili]]}} meaning 3. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|tu wan}}.<ref>{{cite ku}}{{ku data|tuli}}</ref> It is most likely derived from {{w|Japanese language|Japanese}} {{lang|ja|三}} ({{w|rōmaji}}: ''{{lang|ja-Latn|san}}'') or {{w|Cantonese}} {{lang|yue|三}} ({{w|Jyutping}}: ''{{lang|yue-Latn|saam<sup>3</sup>}}''), and was coined by {{tok|jan Lenoka}} and {{tok|jan Wesu}} in 2019.
'''{{tp|san}}''' is {{a category|san}} [[post-pu|post-{{tp|pu}}]] number word and {{tp|[[nimi ku lili]]}} meaning 3. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|tu wan}}.<ref>{{cite ku}}{{ku data|tuli}}</ref> It is most likely derived from {{w|Japanese language|Japanese}} {{lang|ja|三}} ({{w|Hepburn romanization|Hepburn}}: ''{{lang|ja-Latn|san}}'') or {{w|Cantonese}} {{lang|yue|三}} ({{w|Jyutping}}: ''{{lang|yue-Latn|saam<sup>1</sup>}}''), and was coined by {{tok|jan Lenoka}} and {{tok|jan Wesu}} in 2019.

A proposed {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|san}} ({{sp|san}}) combines three mirrored {{tp|[[wan]]}} glyphs ({{sp|wan}}). The mirrored shapes disambiguate the glyph when located next to {{tp|wan}}, {{tp|[[tu]]}} ({{sp|tu}}) or {{tp|[[mute]]}} ({{sp|mute}}). The same glyph is also used for the word {{tp|[[tuli]]}}.

[[File:San - sitelen sitelen word glyph drawn by Aronora.png|thumb|left|100px|The {{tp|sitelen sitelen}} word glyph designed by {{tok|[[jan Alonola]]}}]]

An experimental {{tp|[[sitelen sitelen]]}} word glyph for {{tp|san}} was designed by {{tok|[[jan Alonola]]}} for a poem in {{tp|[[lipu tenpo|lipu tenpo nanpa walo]]}}.<ref>{{tok|kulupu pi lipu tenpo}} (1 February 2022). [https://liputenpo.org/lipu-tenpo-nanpa-walo/ {{tp|lipu tenpo nanpa walo}}] (in Toki Pona). {{tp|lipu tenpo}}.</ref> It is based on the word glyphs for {{tp|[[wan]]}} ({{ss|wan}}) and {{tp|[[tu]]}} ({{ss|tu}}). The standard way to write {{tp|san}} in {{tp|sitelen sitelen}} is with the [[sitelen sitelen#Syllable glyphs|syllable glyph]] for {{tp|san}} ({{ss|SAN}}).
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'''{{tp|neja}}''' is {{a category|likujo}} [[post-pu|post-{{tp|pu}}]] number word and {{tp|[[nimi ku lili]]}} meaning 4. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|tu tu}}.<ref>{{cite ku}}{{ku data|neja}}</ref> It is derived from {{w|Finnish language|Finnish}} ''{{lang|fi|neljä}}'', and was coined by {{tok|jan inwin}} in 2019.
'''{{tp|neja}}''' is {{a category|likujo}} [[post-pu|post-{{tp|pu}}]] number word and {{tp|[[nimi ku lili]]}} meaning 4. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|tu tu}}.<ref>{{cite ku}}{{ku data|neja}}</ref> It is derived from {{w|Finnish language|Finnish}} ''{{lang|fi|neljä}}'', and was coined by {{tok|[[jan inwin]]}} in 2019.

A proposed {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|neja}} ({{sp|neja}}) looks like three circles in a {{tp|[[poki]]}} glyph ({{sp|poki}}). Its origin is unclear.
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'''{{tp|kulu}}''' is {{a category|kulu}} [[abbreviation]] of {{tp|[[kulupu]]}}. It is also used as a number word meaning 6, especially in {{w|base 6}} [[number system]]s. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|luka wan}}. It was coined by {{tok|jan Kiwa}} and {{tok|jan inwin}} in 2017.
'''{{tp|kulu}}''' is {{a category|kulu}} [[abbreviation]] of {{tp|[[kulupu]]}}. It is also used as a number word meaning 6, especially in {{w|base 6}} [[number system]]s. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|luka wan}}. It was coined by {{tok|jan Kiwa}} and {{tok|[[jan inwin]]}} in 2017.

A proposed {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|kulu}} ({{sp|kulu}}) looks like a {{w|vertical loop}}. Its origin is unclear.
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'''{{tp|likujo}}''' is {{a category|likujo}} [[post-pu|post-{{tp|pu}}]] number word and {{tp|[[nimi ku lili]]}} relating to collections and assortments of things, with a numeric sense of 7. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|luka tu}}.<ref>{{cite ku}}{{ku data|likujo}}</ref> It is derived from {{w|Acadian French}} ''{{lang|fr-u-sd-canb|recueil}}'', meaning "compendium, anthology, collection", and was coined by {{tok|jan Kawa}} and {{tok|jan inwin}} in 2018.
'''{{tp|likujo}}''' is {{a category|likujo}} [[post-pu|post-{{tp|pu}}]] number word and {{tp|[[nimi ku lili]]}} relating to collections and assortments of things, with a numeric sense of 7. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|luka tu}}.<ref>{{cite ku}}{{ku data|likujo}}</ref> It is derived from {{w|Acadian French}} ''{{lang|fr-u-sd-canb|recueil}}'', meaning "compendium, anthology, collection", and was coined by {{tok|jan Kawa}} and {{tok|[[jan inwin]]}} in 2018.

A proposed {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}} glyph for {{tp|likujo}} ({{sp|likujo}}) combines seven dots in a regular pattern.
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'''{{tp|jaku}}''' is {{a category|jaku}} [[post-pu|post-{{tp|pu}}]] number word meaning 100. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|ale}}. It is derived from {{w|Japanese language|Japanese}} {{lang|ja|百}} ({{w|rōmaji}}: ''{{lang|ja-Latn|hyaku}}''), and was coined by {{tok|jan Wesu}} in 2018.
'''{{tp|jaku}}''' is {{a category|jaku}} [[post-pu|post-{{tp|pu}}]] number word meaning "a hundred". In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to {{tp|ale}}. It is derived from {{w|Japanese language|Japanese}} {{lang|ja|百}} ({{w|Hepburn romanization|Hepburn}}: ''{{lang|ja-Latn|hyaku}}''), and was coined in 2018 by {{tok|jan Wesu}}.<ref>{{cite Discord|url=https://discord.com/channels/301377942062366741/301377942062366741/454804155232550922|name={{tok|jan Wesu}}|channel={{tok|toki-pona}}|server={{tp|ma pona pi toki pona}}|access-date=2024-01-14}}
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Here are the basic numbers:

0 - {{tok|ala}}
1 - {{tok|wan}}
2 - {{tok|tu}}
3 - {{tok|san}}
4 - {{tok|jon}}
5 - {{tok|lu}}
6 - {{tok|sun}}
7 - {{tok|pen}}
8 - {{tok|no}}
9 - {{tok|wi}}
10 - {{tok|ten}}
100 - {{tok|jaku}}
1,000 - {{tok|mili}}
1,000,000 - {{tok|kika}}
</poem>
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A proposed {{tp|sitelen pona}} glyph for {{tp|jaku}} ({{sp|jaku}}) is derived from the {{w|Roman numeral}} &#x216D; (100), with a serif on the top curve.
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Simple system
ala (0) · wan (1) · tu (2) · mute (3+) · ale (all)
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ala (0) · wan (1) · tu (2) · luka (5) · mute (20) · ale (100)
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Nonstandard number words

Toki Pona speakers have coined many nonstandard number words. Some are archaic words from early in Toki Pona's history; others are part of alternative number systems. As a result, this list does not form a coherent number system in itself.

Archaic words[edit | edit source]

tuli[edit | edit source]

Pronunciation /ˈtu.li/
Usage 2023: Obscure (2% ↘︎ )Caution: Most speakers don't understand this word.2022: Obscure (4%)This word is deprecated.
Book and era nimi ku lili (pre-pu)
Part of speech Number, content word

tuli is an obscure early number word and nimi ku lili meaning 3. In the modern advanced counting system, it is equivalent to tu wan.[1] It is derived from English three.

In sitelen pona, tuli is usually written with the same glyph as san.

po[edit | edit source]

Pronunciation /po/
Usage 2023: Obscure (5% → )Caution: Most speakers don't understand this word.2022: Obscure (5%)This word is deprecated.
Book and era nimi ku lili (pre-pu)
Part of speech Number, content word

po is an obscure early number word and nimi ku lili meaning 4. In the modern advanced counting system, it is equivalent to tu tu.[2] It is derived from English four.

A proposed sitelen pona glyph for po (po) is derived from the Western Arabic numeral 4.

The sitelen sitelen word glyph designed by jan Alonola

An experimental sitelen sitelen word glyph for po was designed by jan Alonola for a poem in lipu tenpo nanpa walo.[3] It is based on the word glyphs for wan (wan) and tu (tu). The standard way to write po in sitelen sitelen is with the syllable glyph for po (PO).

san[edit | edit source]

Pronunciation /san/
Usage 2023: Obscure (9% ↗︎ )Caution: Most speakers don't understand this word.2022: Obscure (7%)
Book and era nimi ku lili (post-pu)
Part of speech Number, content word

san is an obscure post-pu number word and nimi ku lili meaning 3. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to tu wan.[4] It is most likely derived from Japanese 三 (Hepburn: san) or Cantonese 三 (Jyutping: saam1), and was coined by jan Lenoka and jan Wesu in 2019.

A proposed sitelen pona glyph for san (san) combines three mirrored wan glyphs (wan). The mirrored shapes disambiguate the glyph when located next to wan, tu (tu) or mute (mute). The same glyph is also used for the word tuli.

The sitelen sitelen word glyph designed by jan Alonola

An experimental sitelen sitelen word glyph for san was designed by jan Alonola for a poem in lipu tenpo nanpa walo.[5] It is based on the word glyphs for wan (wan) and tu (tu). The standard way to write san in sitelen sitelen is with the syllable glyph for san (SAN).

neja[edit | edit source]

Pronunciation /ˈne.ja//j/ sounds like English Y, as in "fjord" or "hallelujah".
Usage 2023: Not notable (1% ↘︎ )Caution: Most speakers don't understand this word.2022: Obscure (2%)
Book and era nimi ku lili (post-pu)
Part of speech Number, content word

neja is an obscure post-pu number word and nimi ku lili meaning 4. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to tu tu.[6] It is derived from Finnish neljä, and was coined by jan inwin in 2019.

A proposed sitelen pona glyph for neja (neja) looks like three circles in a poki glyph (poki). Its origin is unclear.

kulu[edit | edit source]

Pronunciation /ˈku.lu/
Usage 2023: Obscure (2% ↗︎ )Caution: Most speakers don't understand this word.2022: Obscure (1%)
Book and era No book (post-pu)
Part of speech Number, content word

kulu is an obscure abbreviation of kulupu. It is also used as a number word meaning 6, especially in base 6 number systems. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to luka wan. It was coined by jan Kiwa and jan inwin in 2017.

A proposed sitelen pona glyph for kulu (kulu) looks like a vertical loop. Its origin is unclear.

likujo[edit | edit source]

For the song, see 7 (likujo).
Not to be confused with kulijo.
Pronunciation /ˈli.ku.jo//j/ sounds like English Y, as in "fjord" or "hallelujah".
Usage 2023: Obscure (4% ↗︎ )Caution: Most speakers don't understand this word.2022: Obscure (3%)
Book and era nimi ku lili (post-pu)
Part of speech Number, content word

likujo is an obscure post-pu number word and nimi ku lili relating to collections and assortments of things, with a numeric sense of 7. In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to luka tu.[7] It is derived from Acadian French recueil, meaning "compendium, anthology, collection", and was coined by jan Kawa and jan inwin in 2018.

A proposed sitelen pona glyph for likujo (likujo) combines seven dots in a regular pattern.

jaku[edit | edit source]

Pronunciation /ˈja.ku//j/ sounds like English Y, as in "fjord" or "hallelujah".
Usage 2023: Not notable (1% → )Caution: Most speakers don't understand this word.2022: Obscure (1%)
Book and era No book (post-pu)
Part of speech Number, content word

jaku is a marginal post-pu number word meaning "a hundred". In the advanced counting system, it is equivalent to ale. It is derived from Japanese 百 (Hepburn: hyaku), and was coined in 2018 by jan Wesu.[8]

A proposed sitelen pona glyph for jaku (jaku) is derived from the Roman numeral Ⅽ (100), with a serif on the top curve.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362. p. 381.

    Data not found

  2. ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362. p. 330.

    four½

  3. ↑ kulupu pi lipu tenpo (1 February 2022). lipu tenpo nanpa walo (in Toki Pona). lipu tenpo.
  4. ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362.

    Data not found

  5. ↑ kulupu pi lipu tenpo (1 February 2022). lipu tenpo nanpa walo (in Toki Pona). lipu tenpo.
  6. ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362.

    Data not found

  7. ↑ Lang, Sonja. (18 July 2021). Toki Pona Dictionary. Illustrated by Vacon Sartirani. Tawhid. ISBN 978-0978292362.

    seven½, gathering½, collection½

  8. ↑ jan Wesu. (9 June 2018). [Message posted in the #toki-pona channel in the ma pona pi toki pona Discord server]. Discord. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

    Here are the basic numbers:

    0 - ala
    1 - wan
    2 - tu
    3 - san
    4 - jon
    5 - lu
    6 - sun
    7 - pen
    8 - no
    9 - wi
    10 - ten
    100 - jaku
    1,000 - mili
    1,000,000 - kika

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