Vocab Info
N1 Expressions
何というhow (beautiful, etc.)
Dictionary Definition
Expressions
1.
how (beautiful, etc.), what a ...
Usually written using kana aloneExpressions
2.
nothing worth mentioning, nothing special
Usually written using kana alone, with neg. verb, esp. as 何ということもないExpressions
3.
of what name
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
何という 【なんという】、何と言う 【なんという】、何と言う 【なんとゆう】
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医師によると、この怪我は何ということもないそうだ。
According to the doctor, this injury is apparently not a big deal. {how (beautiful, etc.)}
生徒:「これは何という植物ですか?」先生:「タンポポです。」
Student: "What is this plant called?" Teacher: "It's a dandelion." {how (beautiful, etc.)}
妻:「あなたが行った旅館は何という名前?」夫:「白檀という名前だよ。」
Wife: "What was the name of the inn you went to?" Husband: "It's named 'Byakudan'." {how (beautiful, etc.)}
先生:「他の生徒のために自分の事を後回しにするなんて、何という優しさだ!」
Teacher: "What a kindness it is to put others ahead of oneself for the sake of other students!" {how (beautiful, etc.)}
独り言:「デモ行進に催涙弾を投げ込むなんて、何という暴挙!絶対に許せない!」
Monologue: "Throwing tear gas into a protest march, what a horrendous act! Absolutely unforgivable!" {how (beautiful, etc.)}
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