Kanji
Readingなん
Frequency46%
Used in (152 in total)
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
there is nothing
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
how many people; a number of people
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
how many years; how long; what year
some people; a few people; several people
how many times?
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to be able to manage somehow or another
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
at any rate; anyhow
what day; how many days
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
any number of times
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
what time; (lit.) which hour
many thousands
what do you want?; can I help you?
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
how many hours?
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
more than anything; above all else
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
some days; several days
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
how old?; what age?
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
what is it?
by all means; by all costs
how many pieces
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
even so; anyhow; at any rate
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
several times; once or twice
what's what; heads or tails
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
anything and everything; all sorts of things; by all means
so what!; who gives a damn?
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
how many months?; how long?
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
how many people
what percentage; what ratio; what rate; what proportion
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
how many points
something; what; why; how
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
unintentionally; inadvertently; calmly; casually; nonchalantly; innocently
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
from what time
what on Earth is this?
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
no one at all; no one, who he or she may be
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
time and time again; many times; a number of times
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
what number
what floor?
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
what on Earth is this?
how many? (large animals)
when; at what moment; what time
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
tens of thousands of years
somehow or other; for some reason or another
what date?; what's the date?; when?
because; the reason why is
anyone; any person; whoever
what number; rank?
repeatedly; several times; many times
any number of people
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
how many times; how often
what grade (in school)
for many days; for several days
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if ... doesn't suit you; if you don't like ...; if ... doesn't take your fancy
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
what day?; what day of the week?
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
to gain nothing; to be of no benefit; to be no use; to be unprofitable
what street? (esp. in Kyoto and Sapporo); what article? (in a law); (arch.) how can?; (arch.) cannot possibly
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
somehow or other; one way or another; by some means or other
this and that (esp. complaining or protesting); something or other
anything; whatever
how many words
what's that?; what the...
whatever; no matter what
anything and everything; all sorts of things; by all means
what star sign; what constellation
something or other; somehow
large number of items
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
what is it exactly?; what is it precisely
(no matter) who; everyone; anyone; nobody
It's nothing!; Don't mention it!
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
how ...!; what ...!; what?; what's that?
jack-of-all-trades; all-rounder; generalist; general merchant; general store
what minute; how many minutes
if not ... then what is it?; (this) is nothing other than ...; (it) must be ...; (it) is definitely ...
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
what (TV) channel?
certain person; certain amount
how could I (you, etc.) ...?; how dare you (they, etc.) (have the nerve to) ...?
in some way or other; in some shape or form; somehow
many periods
multicolored printing; multicoloured printing
unusually large tree
how much; how many; how; however (much); no matter how