pronoun
- what.  Used when asking about or referring to multiple unspecified things.
- so-and-so, such and such, something (or other).  Used when listing things that are unknown or do not need to be specified.
interjection
- what?, wait, hang on.  Used when asking for confirmation upon hearing something surprising.
- well, well, let's see.  Used when about to read a letter or document.
- no, oh (not at all), please, there, there.  Used to dismiss someone's words or concerns.
 
            
         
        
            
                                    Variations
                    
                        
                            | Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | 
                                            
                            |  | 何々 | なになに |  | 
                                            
                            |  | 何何 | なになに |  | 
                                        
                             
            
                                    Contained Kanji Breakdown
                                                                        what
なに なん カ (2nd, N5)
can, passable, approval
カ コク -べ.き (5th)
street, ward, town
チョウ テイ チン (3rd, N1)