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何枚
nanmai
What does "何枚" mean in English?
how many sheets or piecesこの本は何枚ですか？
How many pages is this book?
How to use "何枚" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
informal
Used to ask about the quantity of flat, thin objects like sheets of paper, pages, or pieces of fabric
この紙は何枚ありますか？
How many sheets of paper are there?
このシャツは何枚持っていますか？
How many shirts do you have?
The counter '枚' is specifically used for flat, thin objects. For other objects, different counters are used.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Counter Usage
Remember that '枚' is specifically for flat, thin objects. For other objects, use different counters.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always use the appropriate counter based on the object being counted.
Word Origin
Combination of '何' (how many) and '枚' (counter for flat objects)
Usage Notes
'何枚' is used for counting flat, thin objects. For other objects, different counters are used, such as '個' (ko) for general objects, '本' (hon) for long objects, etc.
Word Breakdown
何
how many
root枚
counter for flat objects
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