何個も
nan-ko-mophrase★Intermediate— many, numerous
informal
Used to emphasize a large quantity of countable items, often implying more than expected or a significant amount.
彼は何個も本を持っています。
He has many books.
この店では何個もお菓子が売られています。
This store sells many sweets.
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Often used to express surprise or emphasis on the quantity.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Emphasis on Quantity
Use '何個も' to emphasize that there are more items than expected or to highlight a significant amount.
⚡Gold Rule
Countable Items Only
Only use '何個も' with countable nouns, not uncountable nouns.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 何 (nan, 'how many') and 個 (ko, 'item') with the particle も (mo, 'also') to emphasize quantity.
📝Usage Notes
Used to describe a large number of countable items, often with a sense of abundance or excess. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
何
how many
root個
item
rootも
also, too
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