何枚か
nanmai kaphrase★Intermediate— a few sheets or pieces
informal
An indefinite small number of flat, thin objects such as sheets of paper, cards, or slices.
写真を何枚か撮りました。
I took a few photos.
パンを何枚か買ってきて。
Buy a few slices of bread.
💡
Used when the exact number is unimportant or unspecified. Often used for countable flat objects.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Counter Usage
The counter '枚' is specifically for flat, thin objects. For other shapes, use different counters (e.g., '個' for general objects).
⚡Gold Rule
Indefinite Quantity
Use '何枚か' when the exact number is unimportant or unknown. Avoid using it for large quantities.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 何 (nan, 'how many') + 枚 (mai, counter for flat objects) + か (ka, particle indicating an indefinite quantity).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used for small, unspecified quantities of flat items. Not used for non-flat objects (use 'いくつか' instead).
Word Breakdown
何
how many
root枚
counter for flat objects
counterか
particle indicating an indefinite quantity
particle和英辞典