Vocab Info
N2 Adverb, Interjection
何とwhat, how, whatever
Dictionary Definition
Adverb
1.
what, how
Adverb
2.
what (a) ...!, how ...!
Usually written using kana alone, indicates surprise, admiration, etc.Adverb
3.
surprisingly, to my amazement, believe it or not, why, ...!
Usually written using kana aloneInterjection
4.
oh my, wow
Usually written using kana aloneInterjection
5.
well, ..., so, ...
Usually written using kana alone, used when asking for confirmation or approval
All Forms
何と 【なんと】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
な
ん
と
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何と美しい花だ!写真を撮ろう!
What a beautiful flower! Let's take a picture! {what, how, whatever}
母に何と謝るべきか分かりません。
I don't know what to apologize to my mother for. {what, how, whatever}
部屋がぐちゃぐちゃだ…何としたことか…。
The room is a mess... What on earth happened... {what, how, whatever}
患者が医師に:「何と感謝を申し上げたらよいのやら…死ぬ一歩手前で助かりました。」
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}
あの子の歌声は何と可愛らしいのだろう。その歌声には人の心を和ませるものがある。
How adorable is that child's singing voice! There is something in his voice that soothes people's hearts. {what, how, whatever}
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