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何個
nan-ko
how many
このリンゴは何個ありますか？
How many apples are there?
formalinformal
A question word used to ask about the quantity of countable objects.
この本は何個買いましたか？
How many books did you buy?
何個のリンゴを食べましたか？
How many apples did you eat?
Used for countable nouns. For uncountable nouns, use "何" alone.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Countable vs. Uncountable
Use "何個" only with countable nouns. For uncountable nouns, use "何" alone.
Gold Rule
Counter Selection
Choose the appropriate counter based on the object's shape and size, not just "何個". For example, use "何本" for pencils.
Word Origin
Combination of "何" (what) and "個" (counter for small objects).
Usage Notes
For larger objects, use "何本" (for long objects), "何枚" (for flat objects), etc. instead of "何個".
Word Breakdown
何
what
root個
counter for small objects
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