Lingaku豈【あに】
Frequency rank: – (for form あに: 21,764. – 21,894.)
- never; by no means; not in the least; in no wayarchaismwith neg. verb
- why; what forarchaism
adverb (fukushi)
Forms
- 豈【あに】
- あにFrequency rank: 21,764. – 21,894.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- never; by no means; not in the least; in no way
- why; what for
This meaning is often used to emphasize that something is not true or is impossible. It conveys a strong negation.
In this context, it is used to inquire about the purpose or reason for something.
Generated collocations (experimental)