Vocab Info

N2 Adverb, Interjection

(なん)what, how, whatever

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      what, how

    2. Adverb

      2.

      what (a) ...!, how ...!

      Usually written using kana alone, indicates surprise, admiration, etc.
    3. Adverb

      3.

      surprisingly, to my amazement, believe it or not, why, ...!

      Usually written using kana alone
    4. Interjection

      4.

      oh my, wow

      Usually written using kana alone
    5. Interjection

      5.

      well, ..., so, ...

      Usually written using kana alone, used when asking for confirmation or approval

    All Forms

    何と 【なんと】

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    Details

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    Examples

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      (なん)(うつく)しい(はな)だ!写真(しゃしん)()ろう!

      What a beautiful flower! Let's take a picture! {what, how, whatever}

      • N2

      (はは)(なん)(あやま)るべきか()かりません。

      I don't know what to apologize to my mother for. {what, how, whatever}

      • N2

      部屋(へや)がぐちゃぐちゃだ…(なん)したことか…。

      The room is a mess... What on earth happened... {what, how, whatever}

      • N2

      患者(かんじゃ)医師(いし)に:「(なん)感謝(かんしゃ)(もう)()げたらよいのやら…()一歩(いっぽ)手前(てまえ)(たす)かりました。」

      The patient to the doctor: 'I don't know how to express my gratitude... You saved me when I was a step away from death.' {what, how, whatever}

      • N2

      あの()歌声(うたごえ)(なん)可愛(かわい)らしいのだろう。その歌声(うたごえ)には(ひと)(こころ)(なご)ませるものがある。

      How adorable is that child's singing voice! There is something in his voice that soothes people's hearts. {what, how, whatever}

      • N2
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