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なんだ
nanda
Description
「なんだ」は、驚いたり、がっかりしたり、意外に感じたときに使う言葉です。
"なんだ" is a word used when you are surprised, disappointed, or find something unexpected.
友達との会話でよく使いますが、少しくだけた言い方です。
It is often used in conversations with friends and is a somewhat casual expression.
Meanings
なんだnanda
expression of relief or letdown: "oh, it's just..."
なんだ、君だったのか。
Oh, it was you.
なんだnanda
casual "what is it?" or "it is"
これはなんだ？
What is this?
なんだnanda
expressing surprise at something realized
なんだ、もう終わったのか。
Oh, it's already over?
Related words
Notes
- Form
なんだ = なん (なに "what") + copula だ; casual/plain speech.
- Nuance
As an interjection, なんだ often shows relief or mild disappointment after a surprise.
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