Translation of Japanese word "何か" to English
何か
なにか
[nanika]
IPA: /nanɑka/
Meaning
NounAn uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
How to use
何か (nanika) — 'something'. 何か食べますか？ — Would you like something to eat?
🇬🇧 English
something
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 何か
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): なにか
Romaji Transcription: nanika
Example Sentences
何か食べたい?
なにかたべたい?
What do you want to eat?
何か問題はない?
なにかもんだいはない?
Is there any problem?
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Common phrases
- 何か食べますか？— Would you like something to eat?
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Frequency rank: #232 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "何か" mean?▼
The Japanese word "何か" means "something" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "何か"?▼
The word "何か" is read as "なにか" (nanika). 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: "Indefinite form of question".
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