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[なに(何)·ごと(事)]
nanigoto
noun

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nanigoto
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English Meaning(s) for 何事

noun
  1. what; what sort of thing
  2. everything; anything
  3. what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?; what's this ... all about? (used to rebuke someone)
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Definition and Synonyms for 何事

Scandalousness disgracefulness that offends public morality
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Meanings for each kanji in 何事

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事 matter; thing; fact; business; reason; possibly Kanji Details »

Categories 何事 is a member of

Shamefulness unworthiness meriting public disgrace and dishonor
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Sample Sentences for 何事

Take a mean position in everything.
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He can't stick to anything very long.
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He is the kind of man who cannot do anything in moderation, but always goes to extremes.
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He went on reading the book as if nothing had happened.
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Come what may, I shall never change my mind.
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