(なんまい)

なんまい
expression
how many (flat objects)
quantitygrammatical
1. how many (flat objects)
question word used with the counter (まい) to ask about the quantity of flat, thin objects such as paper, photos, clothes, plates, CDs, etc.
シャツ何枚(なんまい)あります
How many shirts are there?
How many photos did you take?
How many pizzas shall we order?

Counter question

何枚(なんまい) combines (なん) (what/how many) with the counter (まい) for flat objects.

OBJECTS COUNTED WITH (まい):

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