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[なに()]
nani
pronoun, adverb, interjection

English Meaning(s) for 何

pronoun
  1. what
  2. you-know-what; that thing
  3. whatsit; whachamacallit; what's-his-name; what's-her-name
adverb
  1. (not) at all; (not) in the slightest (with neg. sentence)
interjection
  1. what?; huh? (indicates surprise)
  2. hey! (indicates anger or irritability)
  3. oh, no (it's fine); why (it's nothing); oh (certainly not) (used to dismiss someone's worries, concerns, etc.)

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Sample Sentences for 何

Nothing will make up for his past mistakes.
She doesn't seem to be able to catch on to what he is saying.
I can't understand anything the foreigner says.
This is because there is nothing so beautiful that, even on close inspection, no defects will be found.
In fact, I'll even call George at the office and tell him he ought to come home and help out.

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