English–Japanese

“three sheets” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisanmai

Example

紙を三枚ください。kami o san mai ku da sa i

Please give me three sheets of paper.

Illustration for 三枚 (three sheets)

How to say “three sheets” in Japanese

“Three sheets” in Japanese is 三枚 (sanmai).

Expresses three individual flat objects, while the kind of object is understood from the context.

Full entry for 三枚: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 三枚

旅行の写真を三枚選びました。ryo kō no sha shin o san mai era bi ma shi ta

I selected three travel photos.

Tips for using 三枚

  • In everyday Japanese, 枚 (mai) covers paper, clothing, dishes, and tickets, which makes it broader than the English word "sheet".

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