Tool to convert Shadoks numbers. Shadoks Numeral System uses 4 words : GA, BU, ZO and MEU, and allows to count normally in base 4.
Shadoks Numeral System - dCode
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Shadoks Numeral System
Shadok Numbers Converter
Writing numbers in Shadok Base
Answers to Questions (FAQ)
How to count using Shadoks?
Shadoks Numeral System uses the base 4 (quaternary base) with the symbols: GA, BU, ZO and MEU, respectively for 0, 1, 2 and 3. To convert a number (decimal in base 10), write it in base 4 and use the Shadoks' symbols (also called GABUZOMEU).
Example: $ 228_{(10)} $ (base 10) is written $ 3210_{(4)} $ (base 4) and so MEUZOBUGA in Shadok
How to decrypt a number written in Shadok?
To convert Shadoks numbers, replace GA, BU, ZO and MEU by their respective values : 0, 1, 2 and 3 and treat the number as written in base 4 then convert it to base 10.
Example: MEUZOBUGA = MEU (3) ZO (2) BU (1) GA (0) so $ 3210_{(4)} $ (base 4) converted to $ 228_{(10)} $ (base 10) (see writing in base n)
How to count until 10 ZOZO in Shadok?
The first Shadok digits/numbers are
| 1 | BU |
|---|---|
| 2 | ZO |
| 3 | MEU |
| 4 | BUGA |
| 5 | BUBU |
| 6 | BUZO |
| 7 | BUMEU |
| 8 | ZOGA |
| 9 | ZOBU |
| 10 | ZOZO |
Who are the authors of Shadoks cartoons?
The Shadoks are a creation of Jacques Rouxel, produced by the aaa company and having for French voice Claude Piéplu.
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