Translation of Japanese word "何" to English
何
なに
[nani]
IPA: /nani/
Meaning
determinerWhich, especially which of an open-ended set of possibilities.
How to use
何 (nani / nan) — 'what'. Used as なに before many particles, なん before の, で, と, numbers. 何時 (nanji) — What time. 何語 (nanigo) — What language.
🇬🇧 English
what
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 何
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): なに
Romaji Transcription: nani
Example Sentences
何時ですか?
なんじですか?
What time is it?
何を食べますか?
なんをたべますか?
What do you eat?
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🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- 何ですか？— What is it?
- 何時ですか？— What time is it?
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Frequency rank: #9 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "何" mean?▼
The Japanese word "何" means "what" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "何"?▼
The word "何" is read as "なに" (nani). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to ask questions.".
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