Numbers & Counters

Japanese Counter Questions

8 terms with readings, romaji, and audio

AudioJapaneseRomajiMeaning
いくつですかいくつですか ikutsu desu ka How many things (general) ? Can also mean " How old are you? " more formally
何個ですかなんこですか nan ko desu ka How many small/gigantic 3D tangible (round) things?
何本ですかなんぼんですか nan bon desu ka How many long, cylindrical things?
何枚ですかなんまいですか nan mai desu ka How many thin, flat things are there?
何歳ですかなんさいですか nan sai desu ka How old are you?
何人ですかなんにんですか nan nin desu ka How many people?
何匹ですかなんびきですか nan biki desu ka How many small animals?
何年ですかなんねんですか nan nen desu ka How many years?

Frequently asked questions

How many Japanese counter questions terms are there?

This set lists 8 counter questions terms in Japanese, each with its reading, romaji, and native audio.

Does each term have audio?

Yes — tap the play button next to a term to hear it pronounced by a native speaker.