何枚も
nanmaimonophrase★Intermediate— many sheets or pieces
informal
Indicates a large number of flat, thin objects (like sheets of paper, photos, or leaves).
彼は何枚も紙を印刷した。
He printed many sheets of paper.
テーブルの上に何枚も葉っぱが散らばっていた。
There were many leaves scattered on the table.
💡
Often used to emphasize quantity in a casual or conversational context.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use '何枚も' for flat objects like paper, photos, or leaves, not for round or irregular items.
⚡Gold Rule
Quantity Emphasis
The particle 'も' at the end emphasizes the large number, similar to 'many' in English.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 何 (nan) meaning 'how many' and 枚 (mai) meaning 'sheet' or 'piece', with the particle も emphasizing quantity.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used for countable flat objects. Avoid using for non-flat items.
Word Breakdown
何
how many
root枚
sheet/piece (counter for flat objects)
counterも
also/even (emphasizes quantity)
particle和英辞典