助数詞 vs 数詞

[pacerier]

Does anyone know what's the difference between a 助数詞 and a 数詞 ?

 

[Toritoribe]

counter vs. numeral

I have to say this to you again. Dictionaries are your friend.
助数詞を英語で訳す - goo辞書 英和和英
数詞を英語で訳す - goo辞書 英和和英

 

[pacerier]

i mean it's rather confusing, like １０人 is both a 助数詞 and 数詞 ?

 

[Toritoribe]

１０人 is a 数詞, 人 is a 助数詞. Wiki has the exact explanation you want.

 

[pacerier]

ok thanks for the clarification