何個か

nan-ko ka

What does "何個か" mean in English?

several, a few

何個かリンゴを買いました。

I bought a few apples.

informal

An indefinite small number of items or objects, typically used when the exact quantity is not important or unknown.

何個か本を読みました。

I read a few books.

何個か友達が来ました。

A few friends came.

This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation to indicate an unspecified small quantity.

some, a few

a few

Use '何個か' when you want to express an unspecified small number of items without being precise.

Combination of '何' (what/which) and '個' (counter for small objects), with the particle 'か' indicating an indefinite quantity.

Often used when the exact number is not specified or is unimportant. Can refer to objects, people, or abstract things.

何

what, which

root

個

counter for small objects

root

か

particle indicating an indefinite quantity

suffix

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