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several; a few; a number of
number; quantity; amount
counting; calculation; figures; numbers
number; numeral; figure
number
destiny; fate; outcome; course of events; trend
数ヶ月前に新しい仕事を見つけた。
I found a new job a few months ago.
申込者の人数を集計した。
We tallied the number of applicants.
週末に数人の友達と一緒に温泉旅行に行った。
I went on a trip with several friends.