Meaning

Primary

How Many Flat Objects

Alternative

How Many Sheets

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You have flat objects but what amount of flat objects? This word is asking that question: "how many flat objects are there?" If this doesn't make sense, think back to words like 何回 or 何年 which ask "how many ____" just like this one.

Reading

なんまい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

ベーコンは美味しいから、何枚でも食べれるよ。

Bacon is so tasty that I can eat an unlimited number of strips.

チケット、今のところ何枚ぐらい売れたの?

About how many tickets have you sold so far?

ステッカーは何枚欲しいんですか?大量買いされるなら割引できますよ。

How many stickers do you want? For a large amount, we could give you a discount.

Kanji Composition