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なに
nani, nan
Description
「なに」は、わからないものや、聞きたいことを聞くときに使うことばです。
"なに" is a word used when asking about something unknown or something you want to hear.
人を呼ぶときや、おどろいたときにも「なに？」と言います。
You also say "なに?" when calling someone or when surprised.
Meanings
何nani
what (asking about an unknown thing)
それは何ですか。
What is that?
何nani
what?; huh? (calling out or reacting)
なに、もう帰るの？
What, are you going home already?
何nan
how many/what number (before counters)
今、何時ですか。
What time is it now?
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Notes
- Reading
read "nani" alone, but "nan" before counters and です, as in 何時 and 何ですか.
- Nuance
casual なに？ can sound blunt or challenging depending on tone.
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