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[なに(何)]
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

Above all, watch your diet.
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What in the world do you think you're doing?
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"Say something in French." "Say something like what?" "Anything's fine." "Bonjour. Merci. There, I said something." "What, you're so boring!" "Didn't you say I could say anything!"
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I was in entire ignorance of what had happened.
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What must you do now?
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