ナン
Meanings
Pronoun
1. what
Prefix
2. how many
followed by a counter
3. many; a lot of
followed by (optional number), counter and も
4. several; a few; some
followed by a counter and か
Pitch accent
Top 31300
Used in vocabulary (60 in total)
at any rate; anyhow
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
Examples (200 in total)
Do you see anything?
Are you waiting for something?
What is that?
What is your favorite soccer club?
You know something, don't you?
I hear something.
What did you answer?
Something is strange.
You're hiding something, aren't you?
Something happened.
Hey, what are you talking about?
What was your question?
Can I help with something?
Do you collect anything?
What were we talking about?
Oh, how awful!
Is anything wrong?
Is anything broken?
What are the materials?
Did you order something?
What did he say?
Is there something in there?
"What did you say?" "What do you think I said?"
What are you guys talking about?
What was that sound?
"Did you just say something?" "No, I didn't say anything."
What is the meaning of life?
"What did she say?" "I don't remember."
I'm sorry, did you say something?
What are your biggest dreams?
We have to change something.
I'm here. What do you want?
What's that flower?
What did dad say?
No matter what you say, I won't give up.
What is this? This is a car.
"I saw the pictures." "What pictures?"
What's this smell?
What is that building?
Do you hear any sound?
What are they for?
I don't know what to say...
What is the next class?
Have you got any baggage?
What was the cause of the explosion?
If you do come up with something, let me know.
What is your favorite animal?
How hot it is today!
What's your favorite vegetable?
What an idiot I am!
What's my role?
What's the purpose of your trip?
How many kilograms did you lose?
What is his business?
I wanted to say something to him, but I didn't.
"Did you say something?" "What do you think I said?"
Who do you think you are?
Are you sure you don't know what it was?
Is there anything you need?
Have there been any changes?
There is nothing wrong with this.
I know what his name is.
I forgot what it was about.
What's your favorite thing about the Christmas season?
What was it that you wanted?
What would you say then?
There has to be a reason.
Is there anything you want to buy?
How small this book is!
I felt like I needed to say something.
I wonder what that strange sound is.
What's the name of this village?
What's your friend's name?
We want something new.
What's the name of that game?
"Do you want anything to drink?" "No, thanks."
Is there any other way?
What is the name of that tree?
What's this key for?
What a beautiful flower!
What kind of stone is this?
"What's your name?" I asked.
I want something sweet.
Do you have anything further to say?
What do you think she said?
If anything happens, ring me straight away.
It was not clear what she said.
Are you doing anything special?
What do you call this bird?
How do you read this character?
Is there anything else you would like to eat?
What a fine moon we have tonight!
Don't trust him no matter what he says.
Do you have some kind of hobby?
I think there has been some misunderstanding here.
What's the difference between these two?
Excuse me, what station is this?
I want to talk with you for a few seconds.
What's your biggest fear?
I need to try something else.
What a long bridge it is!
What was your name?
What's your favorite song?
I don't care what people say.
What's your favorite city?
Something strange is happening.
What's your wife's name?
"What are these?" "They are your pictures."
I have no idea what you're talking about.
How lucky you are!
How boring this game is!
I don't remember what the last number was.
How well she is singing!
I didn't know what to say.
What is it that you really want to say?
He did not know what to say.
Is there anything that I shouldn't eat?
"Would you like something to eat?" "No, thank you. I'll eat something at home."
That has nothing to do with me.
Do you have anything I can eat right away?
"Do you have anything to do?" "Nothing in particular."
What rude language he uses!
For what purpose did he come here?
What is the largest mountain in Japan?
Whatever you say, I'll marry her.
That boy showed no fear.
Guess what he told me.
They weren't able to discover any secrets.
What's the tallest building in the world?
What did Father say about it?
How fast that dog runs!
What's your opinion about that?
What a big house you have!
Why did you join this organization?
What's the name of the store where you bought that?
There was no mistake on his part.
"There's something I want to show you tomorrow." "Cool! I wonder what it is."
What's your favorite movie?
Can I borrow something to write with?
I will show you some pictures.
What was the name of the hotel? I can't recall it.
How many pages are there in this book?
The efforts brought about no effect.
What is that building with the green roof?
I want something to read on the train.
What was the cause for this fight in the first place?
What is this button for?
How many cars are there in the United States?
What's your favorite summer food?
"Do you have anything to do?" "No, not really."
What is the tallest building in Japan?
What is the difference between these two words?
"What's up?" "The key's gone." "Which key?" "The bike key."
My efforts produced no results.
I didn't know what to say to him.
Whatever you may say, I don't believe you.
He has not come yet. Something may have happened to him.
Is there something you'd like to tell me?
What is it that you want me to do?
Not knowing what to say, I remained silent.
I had nothing to do with that incident.
If you need anything, let me know.
I had nothing to do with the matter.
The dogs have found several bodies.
My father's success counts for nothing to me.
I received a number of emails with such content.
"Something is off." "Why would you say something like that?"
I will be glad if I can be of any service to you.
This accident has nothing to do with me.
How many cars has that company bought?
What do you call your husband at home?
What is life without the radiance of love?
How stupid of you to go there alone!
What is the use of reading magazines?
I have a feeling that something dreadful is going to happen.
No matter what anyone says, I plan to go.
What's the name of the highest mountain in that country?
If there's anything at all that you don't understand, you can ask me anytime.
Aside from his work, he has no other interests.
The man I thought was the criminal didn't have any connection to the incident.
No matter what you say, he still won't do it.
Do you have anything to say regarding this?
I had no difficulty finding your house.
We should determine what is to be done first.
I'm looking for a present for my mother. Do you have anything in mind?
"Do you know what day it is today?" "No..." "It's my birthday!"
He exclaimed, "What a dirty face you have!"
When going out to the society, what is the most necessary knowledge?
It has nothing to do with the subject we are discussing.
If you find an interesting book, please buy it for me.
What's your favorite song to sing with young children?
We bought a camera, a clock and some dishes in that store.
He doesn't like to wait until the last moment to do something.
What a good teacher Mr Hirayama is!
What is this river called?
How well Mr Hirayama teaches!
What kind of work does your father do?
How many teeth does a horse have?
How many cats are there in this house?
"Ahh! What was that, Mommy?" "Don't be scared. It's just the wind."