Lingaku何【なに】
Frequency rank: 46.
Also何【ナニ】なにナニ
- what
- you-know-what; that thing
- whatsit; whachamacallit; what's-his-name; what's-her-name
- penis; (one's) thing; dickcolloquialismword usually written using kana aloneesp. ナニ
- (not) at all; (not) in the slightestwith neg. sentence
- what?; huh?indicates surprise
- hey!; come on!indicates anger or irritability
- oh, no (it's fine); why (it's nothing); oh (certainly not)used to dismiss someone's worries, concerns, etc.
pronoun
Generated: This meaning is used to inquire about the identity of something or to seek information.
Generated: This meaning refers to something that is known but not explicitly named. It's often used in casual conversation to refer to something understood by the speaker and listener.
Generated: This meaning is used when someone cannot remember or does not want to specify the name of a person or object.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This is a slang usage referring to male genitalia. It can be used vulgar or informal contexts.
adverb (fukushi)
Generated: This usage conveys a strong negation and can express complete disagreement or denial.
interjection (kandoushi)
Generated: This meaning is used to express surprise, confusion, or to request clarification.
Generated: This usage is often an informal way to capture attention or to express a demand for action or acknowledgment.
Generated: This meaning conveys reassurance or dismissal, often used to downplay a situation or concern.