expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
  1. how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...word usually written using kana alone
  2. nothing worth mentioning; nothing specialword usually written using kana alonewith neg. verb, esp. as 何ということもない
  3. of what nameword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • なんという
  • なんというなんとゆう
  • なんとゆう
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...
  2. This usage expresses surprise or admiration about something, often emphasizing its quality.
    What an amazing performance!
  3. nothing worth mentioning; nothing special
  4. This meaning is used to convey that something is not significant or noteworthy, often in a dismissive context.
  5. of what name
  6. This usage is about inquiring or asking for the name of a person or thing, often used in formal or literary contexts.
    What is the name of this book?
Generated collocations (experimental)