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数個の
sūko no
What does "数個の" mean in English?
a few数個のリンゴを買いました。
I bought a few apples.
How to use "数個の" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
informal
A small, unspecified number of items, typically between 2 and 10.
数個の本を読みました。
I read a few books.
数個の質問があります。
I have a few questions.
Used to indicate an approximate, small quantity without being specific.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Context
数個の is commonly used when the exact number is not important or when the speaker wants to be vague about the quantity.
Gold Rule
Quantifier Flexibility
数個の can be used for both tangible and abstract items, making it versatile in various contexts.
Word Origin
Combination of 数 (sū, 'number') and 個 (ko, 'item'), literally meaning 'a few items'.
Usage Notes
Often used in casual conversation to describe a small, indefinite quantity. Can be used for both countable and uncountable nouns.
Word Breakdown
数
number
root個
item
rootの
possessive particle
suffix和英辞典