LingakuFrequency rank: 2,079.
- what; what sort of thing
- everything; anythingsee also 何事も
- what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?; what's this ... all about?used to rebuke someone
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 何事【なにごと】Frequency rank: 2,079.
- 何ごと【なにごと】Frequency rank: 32,221. – 32,504.
- なにごとFrequency rank: 24,481. – 24,645.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- what; what sort of thing
- everything; anything
- what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?; what's this ... all about?
This meaning is used to inquire about specifics or details regarding an object, situation, or event. It often emphasizes curiosity or a need for clarification.
This sense conveys the idea of inclusiveness, referring to all matters or unlimited possibilities.
This usage implies a heightened sense of surprise, confusion, or curiosity about a particular situation or statement.
Generated collocations (experimental)
なにごと何事もないnothing in particularなにごと何事かsomething or otherなにごと何事がおこった起こったのかwhat happened?なにごと何事をしているのかwhat are you doing?なにごと何事かをしっている知っているto know something about itなにごと何事にたいして対してもregardless of the matterなにごと何事もうけいれる受け入れるto accept everythingなにごと何事かがあるthere is something going onなにごと何事もたいせつにする大切にするto value everythingなにごと何事でもきいて聞いてくださいplease ask about anything
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
102 results
She doesn't like to leave anything unfinished.
She gives the impression of not caring much about anything.
Her husband wants to have his own way in everything.
He is the kind of man who cannot do anything in moderation, but always goes to extremes.
He went on reading the book as if nothing had happened.
He went on reading the book as if nothing had happened.
He went on reading the book as if nothing had happened.