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1.
A subject taught in elementary schools that focuses on basic mathematical concepts, including the manipulation of numbers and properties of simple geometric shapes.
2.
The process of counting or calculating, often used in a practical context to assess gains and losses.
3.
A foundational educational discipline that introduces students to introductory mathematics, replacing the earlier term for "arithmetic" in 1941.
Example:
算数は数を取り扱う。