pronoun

  1. what.

prefix

  1. how many. Followed by a counter.
  2. many, a lot of. Followed by (optional number), counter and も.
  3. several, a few, some. Followed by a counter and か.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
なん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

what
なに なん カ (2nd, N5)
human radical (no. 9)
can, passable, approval
カ コク -べ.き (5th)
street, ward, town
チョウ テイ チン (3rd, N1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)