Keyword
what
Info
FrequencyTop 100
Type
Kyōiku (2nd grade) 
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KankenLevel 9
Heisig1087
Readings
なん
(50%)
なに
(43%)
な
(2%)
ど
(1%)
Composed of
thin person
can do
Mnemonic

Imagine a really thin person lifting up a car. What?! Even such a thin person can do that?! It's a real thing actually, it's called hysterical strength.

Used in kanji (1 in total)
baggage
Used in vocabulary (622 in total)
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
who; what kind of person
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
there is nothing; having nothing
how many people; a number of people
how many years; how long; what year
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
anything and everything; just about everything
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
how many times
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
everything; anything; nothing
why; how; for what reason
something; some kind of; for some reason
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
something (or other)
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
to be able to manage somehow or other
what day; how many days
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
any number of times
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
what time; (lit.) which hour
many thousands
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
what do you want?; can I help you?
what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
some days; several days
more than anything; above all else
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
how; in what way; how about; questionable
there is nothing; having nothing
how old; what age
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
by all means; at all costs
what is it?
how many pieces
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
another; different; something else
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
what the?; what's going on?; what's this?
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
several times; once or twice
what's what; heads or tails
all sorts of things; (anything and) everything; by all means; at any cost
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
even so; anyhow; at any rate
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
how many months
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
how many people
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
what proportion; what percentage
how; in what way; how about
what kind of business; what sort of matter
challenging (an unknown person); asking a person's identity
chance encounter (worth treasuring); a connection made with another person by chance
just who do you think you are?
everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
so what!; who gives a damn?
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
what minute; how many minutes
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
how many points
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by
by all means; at all costs
how far; to what extent; up to what point
always; all the time; at all times; (at) any time; whenever (you like)
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
unintentionally; inadvertently; calmly; casually; nonchalantly; innocently
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
how many months
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
(depending on) how; (depending on) what; nature (of); what is ...?; how is ...?; what will be ...?
what on Earth is this?
from what time
how long?; till when?
about when; about what time; how soon
no one at all; no one, who he or she may be
because; for; the reason why is ...
nothing but; nothing more than; nothing less than
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
what's what; heads or tails
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
time and time again; many times; a number of times
everything; anything; nothing
what number
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
how; in what way
something (or other)
why; how come; unfortunately; alas
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
how many? (large animals)
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
what on Earth is this?
anyone; any person; whoever
on the least pretext; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance; at the drop of a hat
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
how; in what way; how about
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
about when; about what time; how soon
something; what; why; how
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
any number of people
what number (in a sequence); what rank
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
tens of thousands of years
something or other; anything
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
what language
what date?; what's the date?; when?
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
what grade (in school)
if you like; if you prefer; if ... doesn't suit you; if you don't like ...; what's more; furthermore
for many days; for several days
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
when; at what moment; what time
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
fraud; cheating; foul play; surely; absolutely; certainly
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
how many months
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
somehow; for some reason (or other)
repeatedly; several times; many times
how many times; how often
what day?; what day of the week?
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
how many months
the reason is that ...; because
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; after all
to gain nothing; to be of no benefit; to be no use; to be unprofitable
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if it's fine with you; if you don't mind; if necessary
on what business
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
one thing or another; this and that; something or another
unintentionally; calmly; inadvertently; innocently
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
this and that; one thing or another; something or other; various things
how much; how many; however
somehow; for some reason; in some way; vaguely
repeatedly; several times; many times
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
when; at what point
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
what; why; how
always; all the time
how many times; how often
my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!
geometry
what sort of; what kind of; what way
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
currently nowhere to be seen; unknown where it went; disappeared into thin air
on the least pretext; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance; at the drop of a hat
somehow or other; one way or another; by some means or other
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
what article (of a legal document, etc.); what clause; which street; (arch.) how can (one possibly do ...); (arch.) cannot possibly ...
(not) in any way; in no way
person of importance; a someone; absolutely; certainly; to be sure
showing no concern at all; being not at all bothered; devil-may-care attitude
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
no matter what it is; in every case
what the hell?; what are you going on about?; what the hell are you doing?; you've got to be kidding
this and that (esp. complaining or protesting); something or other
who; what kind of person
in various ways
anything and everything; just about everything
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
how many words
who; what kind of person
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
somewhere; someplace
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
even if nothing else; more than anything else
how much; how many; no matter how (much); however; (not) many; (not) much
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
whatever; no matter what
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
surpassing everything; better than anything; to be better than anything
sooner or later; in due time; in due course
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
nothing to be afraid of; trivial; not amounting to much; can't do anything
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
nowhere; not anywhere (with neg. verb)
casual; unconcerned
on the least pretext; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance; at the drop of a hat
what's that?; what the ...
in various ways
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
above all else; more than anything
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
as always; as usual
how much; how many; however
suspicious; dubious; unreliable; indecent; unseemly
what nationality
what shape?; what type?; which model?; which blood group?
something or other; somehow
large number of items
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
what the?; what's going on?; what's this?
what star sign; what constellation
anything; whatever
on the least pretext; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance; at the drop of a hat
(no matter) who; everyone; anyone; nobody
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
above all else; more than anything
in all respects; in every way; whatsoever
the reason is that ...; because
in every case; in everything; in all matters
more than usual (usu. time)
really; very; extremely; terribly; awfully
all sorts of things; (anything and) everything; by all means; at any cost
regardless of; irrespective of
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
fully; to the full; (most) satisfactorily; amply; sufficiently; completely
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by
what kind; what type; what sort
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
person of doubtful origin; suspicious stranger
in some way; somehow or other; somewhere or other
before anything else; first of all
since when; from when; how long
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
aimlessly; somehow
some; small amount of
where?; anywhere
It's nothing!; Don't mention it!
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
what can you say?; what (more) can I say?; what more is there to say?; what's left to say?
how much; how many; what amount; what extent
what sort; what kind
unintentionally; calmly; inadvertently; innocently
one of these days; someday; one day
somewhere; somehow
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
jack-of-all-trades; jill-of-all-trades; all-rounder; general store
what can you say?; what (more) can I say?; what more is there to say?; what's left to say?
where to?; whither?
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
both; (not) either
geometric (progression, etc.)
unintentionally; inadvertently; calmly; casually; nonchalantly; innocently
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
how old; what age
somehow; for some reason; in some way; vaguely
(depending on) how; (depending on) what; nature (of); what is ...?; how is ...?; what will be ...?
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
all over (the place); throughout; everywhere; every inch; every part; from head to toe
what the hell are you saying?
more than usual; especially; particularly
how long since the last time
somehow; for some reason (or other)
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
by some chance; somehow; in some way; somehow or other; one way or another; by any means possible
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
all sorts of things; (anything and) everything; by all means; at any cost
what name (esp. of a young female)
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
regardless of; irrespective of
any; all; every; both; either; none (with neg. verb)
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
all over; all over the place; everywhere
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
what the hell are you saying?
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
if not ... then what is it?; (this) is nothing other than ...; (it) must be ...; (it) is definitely ...
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
what name (esp. of a young male)
this and that; one thing or another; something or other; various things
at some point in the past; at some stage
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
what the hell are you saying?
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
certain person; certain amount
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
what kind of; what sort of; what
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
what's that?; what the ...
which way; which direction; where; who
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
in every case; in everything; in all matters
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
how; in what way
how many months
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
how long?; till when?
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
such-and-such a place
more than usual; especially; particularly
geometric pattern
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!
person of importance; a someone; absolutely; certainly; to be sure
what (TV) channel?
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
damn it!; dang it!; darn it!; bring it on!
something or other; somehow
how long since the last time
everybody; every last one of them; all
how long; how far; how much
by all means; at all costs
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
nothing but; nothing more than; nothing less than
some other time (again); one of these days; before long
some other time (again); one of these days; before long
how far; to what extent; up to what point
certain person; certain amount
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
this and that; something or other; one thing or another
such-and-such a place
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
even if nothing else; more than anything else
some time ago; the other day; at some time or other; once
how much; how many
before anything else; first of all
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; after all
in any case; whatever the case may be
whereabouts; what part; how much; what point
unintentionally; calmly; inadvertently; innocently
many periods
how are things with you?; how are you doing?; how are you getting along?; how have you been?; how are you?
how much; how many; no matter how (much); however; (not) many; (not) much
what name (esp. of a young male)
everywhere; wherever; nowhere (with neg. verb); nothing
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
what number (in a sequence); what rank
damn it!; dang it!; darn it!; bring it on!
how much; how many
in all respects; in every way; whatsoever
somewhere; somehow
to be able to manage somehow or other
all sorts of things; (anything and) everything; by all means; at any cost
how long; how far; how much
any one; any; whichever
where; whereabouts
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
the reason is that ...; because
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
this and that; something or other; one thing or another
how long; how far; how much
whether (or not); if
how long; how far; how much
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
how many colours
what kind of; what sort of; what
whatever happens; no matter what; under any circumstances; in any case; at all costs; at any price
how long; how far; how much
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
one of these days; someday; one day
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
utopia; (natural) paradise
how; in what way; I wonder
(at) any time; whenever
noncommittal; equivocal; indecisive; evasive; ambiguous; vague
how many months
the reason is that ...; because
somehow; for some reason; in some way; vaguely
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
how could I (you, etc.) ...?; how dare you (they, etc.) (have the nerve to) ...?
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
when; at what moment; what time
where did you hear that?; who did you get that from?
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
everything; all
how many pieces
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
not long after; before long
how are things with you?; how are you doing?
how ...!; what ...!; what?; what's that?
what the hell are you saying?
equally competent
indefinitely; for a long time
somehow; for some reason (or other); why
no matter what it is; in every case
which; what (way)
one thing or another; this and that; something or another
fully; to the full; (most) satisfactorily; amply; sufficiently; completely
fake; forgery; counterfeit; unusual item; something strange
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
unusually; unwontedly; uncharacteristically
damn it!; dang it!; darn it!; bring it on!
how much; how many; to what extent
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
by some chance; somehow; in some way; somehow or other; one way or another; by any means possible
aimlessly; somehow
in some way or other; in some shape or form; somehow
this and that; one thing or another
casual; unconcerned
who; what kind of person
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
which; well; now; c'mon
each and every; all
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
whereabouts
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
anyway; either way; one way or the other; whichever; whatever
this and that; one thing or another
considerably (beyond one's expectations); unexpectedly; surprisingly; contrary to one's expectations
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
in any case; at all events; no matter how things turn out; whichever way it goes
somehow; for some reason; in some way; vaguely
both are bad; neither is good; one's as bad as the other; both are to blame; six of one, half a dozen of the other
anyone; any person; whoever
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
(not) in any way; in no way; at all
if you ask me ...; as for ...
how are things with you?; how are you doing?; how are you getting along?; how have you been?; how are you?
in various ways
in every case; in everything; in all matters
before anything else; first of all
somehow or other
how are things with you?; how are you doing?
indefinitely; for a long time
which way; which direction; where
not long after; before long
how many steps
where; whereabouts
anywhere door; door that can take the person walking through it to any place they want
one (of); any (one of); either (of)
unusually large tree
to not be in one's right mind; to lose one's mind; to be off; to be wrong (as in something being the matter); to deal with; to manage
to not be in one's right mind; to lose one's mind; to be off; to be wrong (as in something being the matter); to deal with; to manage
this and that; one thing or another
how could I (you, etc.) ...?; how dare you (they, etc.) (have the nerve to) ...?
you cannot rely on parents and money to stay around forever; money comes and goes; so do parents
one can give a plausible argument for anything
one can give a plausible argument for anything
(of a choice) one being as excellent as the other; both so beautiful it is hard to choose between
unusually; unwontedly; uncharacteristically
how many kinds; how many types
multicolored printing; multicoloured printing
without any special thought
without any special thought
a fox is not taken twice in the same snare; there are no birds in last year's nest; (lit.) there aren't always loaches under the willow tree
a fox is not taken twice in the same snare; there are no birds in last year's nest; (lit.) there aren't always loach under the willow tree; good luck does not always repeat itself
this or that; one thing or another; anything
elliptic geometry; Riemannian geometry
something
how much; how many; how; however (much); no matter how
noncommutative geometry; NCG
any number of times; over and over again
(many) trillions
where; whereabouts
where; whereabouts
where; whereabouts
where; whereabouts
this and that; one thing or another
all over; all over the place; everywhere
Examples (200 in total)
So, what are you trying to say?
What are you thinking, making a face like that?
What can I do for her?