Vocab Info
N1 Noun
何事what, something, everything, nothing (with neg. verb), something or other, unspecified matter
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
what, what sort of thing
Noun
2.
everything, anything
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Noun
3.
what (on earth)?, what's the meaning of this ...?, what's this ... all about?
used to rebuke someone
All Forms
何事 【なにごと】、何ごと 【なにごと】
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警察:「銃声が聞こえたぞ!何事か?」
Police: "I heard a gunshot! What happened?" {what, something, everything, nothing (with neg. verb), something or other, unspecified matter}
コーチ:「こんなところで諦めるとは何事だ!」
Coach: "What is this, giving up at a place like this!" {what, something, everything, nothing (with neg. verb), something or other, unspecified matter}
看守:「逃げ出すとは何事か!罪がさらに重くなるぞ!」
Guard: "What's this about escaping! Your crime will become even more serious!" {what, something, everything, nothing (with neg. verb), something or other, unspecified matter}
大地震が起きた時、何事が起こったのか把握しようにも把握出来なかった。
When the major earthquake occurred, I couldn't grasp what exactly had happened. {what, something, everything, nothing (with neg. verb), something or other, unspecified matter}
勉強はさておき、それ以外のことなら息子は何事にも真剣に取り組む真面目なヤツです。
Setting aside studying, when it comes to anything else, my son is a serious guy who tackles everything earnestly. {what, something, everything, nothing (with neg. verb), something or other, unspecified matter}
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