何本
nan-bonnoun★Beginner
informal
Used to ask about the quantity of long, thin objects such as pencils, chopsticks, or sticks.
この店で何本の筆を売っていますか？
How many brushes does this store sell?
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Commonly used for counting objects that are long and cylindrical in shape.
Collocations
何本かa few
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Counting Objects
Use '何本' for long, thin objects. For other shapes, use 'いくつ' or other counters like '何枚' for flat objects.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 何 (nan, 'how many') and 本 (hon, 'stick, long object').
📝Usage Notes
Often used in casual conversation to ask about quantities of specific items like pencils, chopsticks, or sticks.
Word Breakdown
何
how many
root本
stick, long object
root和英辞典