なん 何 Common word LinksSentence search for 何Sentence search for なんKanji details for 何Edit in JMdict Pronoun1. whatSee also 何かれ彼はいま今なん何のしごと仕事をしているのですか。What is he up to now?Prefix2. how manySee also 何か月, followed by a counterここのいえ家、なん何ひき匹ねこ猫がいるの？How many cats are there in this house?Prefix3. many; a lot ofSee also 何度も, See also 何日も, followed by (optional number), counter and もわたし私はなん何けん軒ものみせ店でそのほん本をさが探しました。I inquired about the book in many stores.Prefix4. several; a few; someSee also 何日か, followed by a counter and かがっこう学校のまえ前になん何ほん本かき木がみ見えます。You see some trees in front of the school. Discussions Log in to talk about this word.