なになに

Also written 何何, 何々

Meanings

1. Pronoun what (used when asking about or referring to multiple unspecified things)
2. so-and-so; such and such; something (or other) (used when listing things that are unknown or do not need to be specified)
3. Interjection what?; wait; hang on (used when asking for confirmation upon hearing something surprising)
4. well, well; let's see (used when about to read a letter or document)
5. no; oh (not at all); please; there, there (used to dismiss someone's words or concerns)

Word lists

• JLPT N2
• Core 5000
• Spoken

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