何~

なん~

What (sort of); used before counters

N5prefix·nan

How to remember it

何 reads なん before counters like 時 and 人, asking 'what/how many.'

Example sentences

  • 今、何時ですか。

    いま、なんじですか。

    What time is it now?

  • この町には何人が住んでいますか。

    このまちにはなんにんがすんでいますか。

    How many people live in this town?

Usage

Read as なん before counters (時, 人, 日, 色).

Related words

何時何人何色

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