百

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 百 is read as ひゃく and means “one hundred”.
• Basic usage: The examples show about one hundred guests and a one-hundred-page book.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It is the number 100 and combines directly with counters such as 百人 and 百ページ, with sound changes in some compounds.