何分
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
some; any; a little; of some kind
Used especially in forms such as 何ぶんか or 何ぶんかの to mean some amount, some degree, or a little. This use is somewhat stiff compared with words like 多少.
Some questions remain about his explanation.
I would be glad if I could be of even a little help.
A polite request word used in set phrases such as 何分よろしくお願いいたします. It feels formal and somewhat old-fashioned; 何卒 is often a stronger or more standard formal equivalent.
I sincerely ask for your continued support.
anyway; at any rate; after all
Often introduces an explanatory reason or excuse, close to 'after all' or 'given that ...'. Common in polite or written explanations, especially before clauses ending in ので.
Since this is my first time after all, it will take a little time.
It was all rather sudden, so I could not prepare enough.
Usage patterns
- 何分よろしくお願いいたしますplease be so kind (as to help/consider this)
I've been assigned to a new department, so please be kind to me.
- 何分〈事〉のでgiven that ... (used to introduce an excuse or explanation)
Since this is my first time doing this, I may make some mistakes.
- 何分か〈物〉some amount of ...; a certain degree of ...
It seems his story contains some degree of truth.
Expressions
- 何分にもanyway; anyhow; at any rate; after all