本ほん数すう

noun

number of long, cylindrical things; count of items counted with 本

Used for the count of objects typically counted with the counter 本 (ほん), such as pencils, bottles, trains, movies, and home runs. Not a general word for 'number'.

See also: 本

• この箱はこに入はいっている鉛えん筆ぴつの本ほん数すうを数かぞえてください。

  Please count the number of pencils in this box.