なに
Meanings
Adverb
1. something; some; any
2. somehow; for some reason
3. (is there) something (you want, etc.)
Kanji used
what
Pitch accent
にか
Top 200
Composed of
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
Used in vocabulary (20 in total)
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
what do you want?; can I help you?
Examples (200 in total)
Did you just see something?
I don't know what this is.
Is there something there?
There's something inside here.
Let's try something.
Have you already eaten something?
I wish that I could give you something.
Has anything changed since then?
I have to do something.
There's something here.
Did they find anything?
Can you see anything over there?
I wonder what has happened to her.
Let's play something.
Did you notice any change?
Do you have some paper or something?
There's something on your face.
You have something in your pockets, don't you?
What are the units of time?
Did you lose anything here?
Something is stuck in the pipe.
Don't just stand there, say something.
What caused the fire?
I want an orange juice or something.
She said something to him.
Something may have happened to him.
What did you hear about him?
Can you tell me what this is?
Did you buy anything for him?
Is there anything I can do for you?
I sensed immediately that something was wrong.
Is there anything you want to say?
I thought I saw something.
There's something under the bed.
Was there anything else in the room?
It looks like the dog wants something to eat.
He seems to be worried about something.
There was something moving in the distance.
I'm always learning something.
He whispered something to her.
I've got a feeling that something is about to happen.
A man shouted something, waving his hand.
Has anything good happened lately?
Something's wrong with my camera.
Last night, I saw something.
Do you have any plans for the summer vacation?
Did something fall down around there?
I'd like to get you something for your birthday.
Did you write something in my notebook?
We've got to fill this hole with something.
Do you have any animals?
Did the policeman say anything to you?
Do you believe in any religion?
Have you learned cooking or anything?
Is there anything to drink in the refrigerator?
Do you have plans for next week?
Do you belong to any clubs?
He's mumbling something.
Has everyone got a musical instrument?
Do you know anything about cameras?
Do you have any messages for me?
Do you play any sports?
Don't just stand there; do something!
She wrote down something in her notebook.
I'd like to buy something for John.
Ann wrote something on the blackboard.
It's something black, sweet, and moist.
Something is wrong with the engine.
Something is flashing up ahead.
Is there anything living on Mars?
Is there anything interesting on at the cinema?
Are you suggesting that I stole something?
Did he propose any solutions?
Don't you smell something burning in the kitchen?
Let's do something to cheer him up!
Is Tom allergic to anything?
Is there any mail for me?
Tom bent down and picked something up.
Was there something you wanted to ask me?
You seemed to be worried about something.
I want something to eat.
Shall I give you something to read?
We need something to eat.
Is there anything you want me to do?
I felt something moving on my back.
Do you have anything particular in mind?
I felt something touch my foot.
I wonder if anything happened to him.
Has something fun happened lately?
Has anything interesting happened lately?
Do you know anything about your family?
I'm sure he is holding back something from us.
Did he say anything about it?
I want to drink something cold.
Do you have any ideas about it?
Do you have any questions about the food?
Does anyone have any questions so far?
Is there something in particular that you want to study?
Do you have anything to do tonight?
I thought he held something back from us.
At that time, she was busy with some sort of work.
Do you have any questions regarding today's lesson?
Is there anything in the box?
He is forever complaining about something.
I saw something strange in the sky.
Have you seen any interesting films recently?
Would you like some coffee or something?
I saw something white in the park.
Is there anything you want to add?
Have you read anything interesting lately?
Do you have any questions in this lesson?
Is there anything you want to eat for lunch?
My computer has got to be useful for something.
Did you buy her something for Christmas?
They have something in common with each other.
Is there anything you've been particularly interested in lately?
Do you have anything particular to do on Sunday?
Is this some kind of scam?
Do you have any complaint about it?
Do you have anything to add to his explanation?
Something must have happened to Bob yesterday.
Do you know anything about Tom's childhood?
Do you have any clue to the mystery?
Are you doing anything special for New Year's Eve?
She has something of a magnetic force.
Is there anything you'd like to tell me?
I felt something move in the house.
Someone said something, but I could not understand it.
I want something to drink now.
If anything happens, please let me know.
Can you see something red down below?
There must be something at the back of this matter.
She seems to know something important.
We were hoping something interesting would happen.
Do you have something to do with that company?
He saw something behind a lot of old boxes.
You seem to be thinking of something else.
She breaks something every time she cleans the room.
Do you have something to do with this group?
Everyone of us has something to do in the future.
He assumed that the man was hiding something from him.
I'll get something to drink for both of you.
Take some exercise every day for your health.
"Is your friend an idiot, or what?" asked the father.
Do you have anything to say in connection with this?
We must have something to fall back on.
Something might have happened to her.
He picked up something white on the street.
Amy wants something new to wear.
No one can force you to do anything against your will.
The dying man made an effort to say something, but could not.
He felt something crawl up his leg.
Let's not just sit around. Let's go out and do something.
Have you found any clues to the problem?
Are there any other interesting episodes in history?
So do you have any phrases that you can use a lot in French?
Do you have any evidence to prove him guilty?
The human soul longs for something noble.
Is there anything that I can do for you?
Would you like to say something to everyone here?
Tell me something about your country.
We have to do something for the dead.
Could you tell me something about your school?
She thought it was necessary that she should do something about it.
Do you have anything to say with regard to this matter?
Have you heard anything about the organization?
There must be some misunderstanding between us.
Do you have any special reason why you want to go to America?
We saw something white in the dark.
When I go to see my grandson, I always give him something.
Were there any interesting topics in today's history class?
Is there any evidence that supports his position?
If anything should happen, please let me know.
The other day something horrible happened in a Tokyo suburb.
I was very thirsty and I wanted to drink something cold.
I always give something to the beggars.
It's good to talk things over before you buy something.
Is there any good way to memorise our lines quickly?
I'm not crying. There's just something in my eye.
When my son is doing nothing bad, he is sleeping.
To save the earth, all of us must do something.
There was something about that house that made her stop and look again.
The shoes were made of some soft stuff that looked like leather.
I think it necessary for children to have something to play with.
If there's anything I can do for you, don't hesitate to let me know.
"Any good news in today's paper?" "No, nothing in particular."
If you hear anything new from him, please let me know about it.
Should anything happen to you, let us know at once.
Be silent, or speak something worth hearing.
I saw him take out something like a pot from the box.
Each time I see Mary, I learn something new and important from her.
If you should have any trouble, don't hesitate to come to me.
I was trying to do something, but what?
Do you have any plans for Saturday?
Don't just whine, do something!
Is there something you want to do tomorrow?
Do you have any plans for next Monday?
I'm hungry, so I'm going to get something to eat.
"Tom? Did something happen?" "No. I just wanted to hear your voice."
"Was there any homework for tomorrow again?" "Sorry, I don't know. Ask someone else."