なん
Also written 何
Meanings
- Pronoun what See also: 何 (なに).
- Prefix how many (followed by a counter) See also: 何ヶ月 (なんかげつ).
- many; a lot of (followed by (optional number), counter and も) See also: 何度も (なんども). See also: 何日も (なんにちも).
- several; a few; some (followed by a counter and か) See also: 何日か (なんにちか).
Example sentences
- なんで聞くの？
Why do you ask? - なんで考えを変えたの？
What made you change your mind? - 君は何年生ですか。
What grade are you in? - 君は何ヶ月もよく働いたのだから休暇をもらったのは当然のことだ。
You've worked hard for months and have certainly earned a holiday. - 君は安心していい。この寄付をすることについて、私にはなんら下心はない。
You may rest assured; I have no ulterior motive in making this donation.
Common phrases
- 何ヶ月も (なんかげつも) (for) months
- 何年間も (なんねんかんも) many years
- なんだこれは what on Earth is this?
- 何ヶ月か (なんかげつか) a few months
Words containing なん
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