なー | Japanese meaning

な

Frequency rank: 10.

Alsoなあなーなぁ

particle

don'tonly applies to なprohibitive; used with dictionary form verb

This usage indicates a negative command or request, often used to tell someone not to do something.

Don't do that.

doonly applies to なimperative (from なさい); used with -masu stem of verb

This meaning is used to encourage action or signify that something should be done.

Do try it.

interjection (kandoushi)

hey; listen; look; sayused to get someone's attention or press one's point

This usage is an interjection to draw someone’s attention to what is being said or shown.

Hey, look at this!

particle

now, ...; well, ...; I tell you!; you knowwhen seeking confirmation, for emphasis, etc.; used at sentence end

This meaning is often used to transition into a statement, showing that the speaker is about to share something important or explanatory.

Well, this is my plan.

wow; oohused to express admiration, emotionality, etc.; used at sentence end

This expression is used to convey surprise or admiration, often in reaction to something impressive.

Wow, what an amazing view!

right?; isn't it?; doesn't it?; don't you?; don't you think?used as a request for confirmation or agreement; used at sentence endKansai-ben dialect

This usage is a tag question that seeks affirmation or agreement from the listener.

Isn’t that right?

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I can only wonder if this is the same for everyone else.

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I don't know what you mean.

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な

Frequency rank: 10.

Alsoなあなーなぁ

particle

don'tonly applies to なprohibitive; used with dictionary form verb

This usage indicates a negative command or request, often used to tell someone not to do something.

Don't do that.

doonly applies to なimperative (from なさい); used with -masu stem of verb

This meaning is used to encourage action or signify that something should be done.

Do try it.

interjection (kandoushi)

hey; listen; look; sayused to get someone's attention or press one's point

This usage is an interjection to draw someone’s attention to what is being said or shown.

Hey, look at this!

particle

now, ...; well, ...; I tell you!; you knowwhen seeking confirmation, for emphasis, etc.; used at sentence end

This meaning is often used to transition into a statement, showing that the speaker is about to share something important or explanatory.

Well, this is my plan.

wow; oohused to express admiration, emotionality, etc.; used at sentence end

This expression is used to convey surprise or admiration, often in reaction to something impressive.

Wow, what an amazing view!

right?; isn't it?; doesn't it?; don't you?; don't you think?used as a request for confirmation or agreement; used at sentence endKansai-ben dialect

This usage is a tag question that seeks affirmation or agreement from the listener.

Isn’t that right?

Example sentences3496 results

I can only wonder if this is the same for everyone else.

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I don't know what you mean.

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