なんでも

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

any; anything; whatever; whatever one likes; everything; allword usually written using kana alone

adverb (fukushi)

I am told; I hear; I understand; they sayword usually written using kana aloneat start of sentence

Forms

なんでも
何でも【なんでも】

Generated definitions (experimental)

any; anything; whatever; whatever one likes; everything; all

This meaning is used to express a sense of inclusivity, indicating that there are no restrictions on the subject being discussed. It can refer to any item, concept, or idea without limitation.

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Please bring anything you like.

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I believe I can do anything.

I am told; I hear; I understand; they say

This meaning conveys information received from others, indicating what one has heard or understood through conversation or rumors.

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I heard that he is having a party tomorrow.

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They say that she will be late.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to do anythinganything is fineto buy anythingyou can ask anythingto talk about anythinganything goesI like anythingto enjoy anythingto listen to anythingcan do anything