なんで
Meanings
Adverb
Usually written in kana
1. why?; what for?
Why won't you say it!
2. how?; by what means?
Pitch accent
な
んで
Top 700
Composed of
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
Used in vocabulary (6 in total)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
what the hell?; what are you going on about?; what the hell are you doing?; you've got to be kidding
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if it's fine with you; if you don't mind; if necessary
Examples (84 in total)
Why can't you do that?
So why didn't you come?
You betrayed me. Why?