This is the 1952nd most frequent Japanese word.
いくつ
"いくつ" means "how many" or "how old."
‘いくつ’ is used to inquire about the quantity of an object in a casual context.
いくつりんごを持っていますか？
How many apples do you have?
‘いくつ’ is employed to question the permissible quantity in a polite manner.
お菓子は、いくつ食べていいですか？
How many candies am I allowed to eat?
‘いくつ’ is utilized to ask about the count or number concerning abilities or characteristics.