How to Say ‘How many people’ in Japanese
何人
nan nin
[nahn neen]
💬 Usage Tip: [何人] means "how many people." In prep work, it often appears with [分] to ask about servings.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In food prep, headcount matters a lot because recipes are often adjusted by number of guests or staff meals.
Phrase Breakdown
何
nan
[nahn]
how many; what number
A question word used to ask quantity or number.
注文で何人か確認します。
I check how many people there are for the order.
人
nin
[neen]
person; people counter
A counter used for counting people.
予約は三人ですが、人を数え直します。
The reservation is for three people, but I count the people again.
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