pre-noun adjectival
- what, what kind of, what sort of.
- no ..., any. With. neg. sentence.
- adds emphasis to the preceding word. Usually written with kana alone. As ...のなんの.
interjection
Usually written with kana alone. Used to dismiss someone's concerns, words, etc..- no, not at all, oh (it's nothing).
Variations
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Kanji |
Kana |
Is Common |
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何の
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なんの
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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)