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何枚も
nanmaimono
many sheets or pieces
彼女は何枚も写真を撮った。
She took many photos.
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)
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