JLPT N4
Number+も
As many/much as (emphasizes large quantity)
Structure
Number + Counter + も
How it works
This particle 'も' following a number and counter emphasizes the large quantity of something, often implying surprise or impressiveness. It highlights that the amount is significant.
Examples
彼は毎日コーヒーを５杯も飲みます。
He drinks as many as 5 cups of coffee every day.
Common mistakes
Forgetting to use it when a large quantity is meant to be highlighted, or using it when a neutral statement of quantity is intended.
Tip
Contrast it with 'しか～ない' (only), which emphasizes a small quantity.
More JLPT N4 grammar
See Number+も in real Japanese
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