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In Korean, some nouns also function as counter words, depending on the context. Below are examples of such nouns and how they function as counters:
| Noun | Counter | Meaning (as a Noun) | Function (as a Counter) | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 시간 | Time | Count hours (duration) | 두 시간 – two hours |
| 살 | Age | Count someone’s age | 열 살 – ten years old |
| 상자 | Box | Count boxes of items | 두 상자 – two boxes |
| 층 | Floor | Count building floors | 한 층 – first floor |
| 달 | Month | Count months (duration) | 한 달 – one month |
| 잎 | Leaf | Count leaves | 한 잎 – one leaf |
