なんと

Also written 何と

Meanings

1. Adverb what; how
2. what (a) ...!; how ...! (indicates surprise, admiration, etc.)
3. surprisingly; to my amazement; believe it or not; why, ...!
4. Interjection oh my; wow
5. well, ...; so, ... (used when asking for confirmation or approval)

Example sentences

• 今のところなんともいえない。
  I can not say anything for the moment.

Common phrases

• 何とかなる to be able to manage somehow or other
• 何と言う how (beautiful, tasty, etc.)
• 何とかして (なんとかして) somehow or other
• なんというか how should I put it?

Words containing なんと

• なんとか something
• なんとかかんとか something or other
• なんといっても after all is said and done

And 6 more.

Word lists

• JLPT N1
• Spoken

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