Vocab Info

A5 Noun, の-adjective, Pronoun

何某(なにがし)certain person, certain amount, Mr So-and-so, I (personal pronoun)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun, の-adjective

      1. 1.

        certain amount, some

        Usually written using kana alone, usu. in the form なにがしか, Only applies to なにがし
    2. Pronoun

      1. 2.

        certain person, Mr So-and-so, a certain ...

      2. 3.

        I, me

        Humble (kenjougo) language, Archaic, Only applies to なにがし

    All Forms

    何がし 【なにがし】何某 【なにがし】何某 【なにぼう】某 【なにがし】

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    • 彼女(かのじょ)(なに)何某(なにがし)名乗(なの)った。

      She introduced herself as Mr. So-and-so.

    • 何某(なにがし)かのお(かね)(つつ)んでお(ぼう)さんに(わた)しました。

      I wrapped up a certain amount of money and gave it to the monk.

    • 先日(せんじつ)武田(たけだ)何某(なにがし)という男性(だんせい)から、電話(でんわ)がありましたよ。

      The other day, I got a call from a man called Takeda Mr. So-and-so.

    • 何某(なにがし)かのお(かね)寄付(きふ)したところで、いばることは出来(でき)ません。

      Donating a certain amount of money doesn't mean you can boast.

    • 山田(やまだ)何某(なにがし)という(ひと)…えっと…(した)名前(なまえ)(なん)()っていたかな…。

      A person called Yamada Mr. So-and-so... umm... what did he say his first name was again...?

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