何分
なにぶん
nanibun
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 67 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

何分 (なにぶん (nanibun)) means "Please". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Please

Also : Some · A little

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Example Sentences

何分、初めてのお客さんなので、丁寧に対応させていただきます。

なにぶん、はじめてのおきゃくさんなので、ていねいにたいおうさせていただきます。

Since this is our first time with you as a customer, I will serve you carefully.

何分、お忙しいと思いますが、お時間をいただけますでしょうか。

なにぶん、おいそがしいとおもいますが、おじかんをいただけますでしょうか。

I know you're busy, but could you spare some time for me?

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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