何なん名めい

noun

how many people

Polite counter for people, used in formal settings like reservations or inquiries. Compare with 何人 (なんにん), which is more casual.

See also: 名 (めい)

• ご予よ約やくは何なん名めい様さまですか。

  How many people in your party for the reservation?

• 参さん加か者しゃは何なん名めいですか。

  How many participants are there?