Translation of Japanese word "なんでも" to English
なんでも
なんでも
[nandemo]
IPA: /nandemo/
Meaning
NounAny object, act, state, event, or fact whatsoever; a thing of any kind; something or other.
How to use
なんでも (nandemo) — 'anything / whatever'. なんでもいい — anything is fine. なんでもできる — can do anything.
🇬🇧 English
anything / whatever
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: なんでも
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): なんでも
Romaji Transcription: nandemo
Example Sentences
なんでも食べます。
なんでも たべます。
I'll eat anything.
なんでも聞いてください。
なんでも きいて ください。
Ask me anything.
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Common phrases
- なんでもいいです— Anything is fine
Frequency rank: #246 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "なんでも" mean?▼
The Japanese word "なんでも" means "anything / whatever" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to mean anything or whatever.".
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