本数(ほんすう)

ほんすう
noun
number of long objects; number of runs (trains, buses)
quantity
1. number of long/thin objects
The count or quantity of objects counted with the counter 本(ほん), such as bottles, pens, trees, or legs.
ペンの本数(ほんすう)を数(かぞ)えた。
I counted the number of pens.
木(き)の本数(ほんすう)が足(た)りない。
We don't have enough trees.
映画(えいが)の撮影(さつえい)で使(つか)うフィルムの本数(ほんすう)を確認(かくにん)した。
I confirmed the number of film rolls to use in the movie shoot.
2. number of runs, frequency of service
The number of train runs, bus services, or similar scheduled departures. Commonly used when discussing transportation frequency.
この路線(ろせん)は本数(ほんすう)が少(すく)ない。
This train line has few runs.
朝(あさ)のラッシュ時(じ)はバスの本数(ほんすう)が増(ふ)える。
The number of bus services increases during the morning rush.
終電(しゅうでん)後(ご)の電車(でんしゃ)の本数(ほんすう)が減(へ)らされて不便(ふべん)になった。
The number of late-night train services was reduced, making things inconvenient.

Usage

A compound of the counter 本(ほん) (for long, thin objects) and 数(すう) (number). Sense 2 (transportation frequency) is extremely common in daily life — 本数(ほんすう)が少(すく)ない (few trains/buses running) is a frequent complaint about rural or late-night services.

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Related Words

Related: 枚数(まいすう)
Compare: 便数(びんすう) (number of scheduled services)
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Added 2026.2.23 20:52 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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