Meaning

Primary

What

Word Type

pronoun, interjection, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

なに
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
なん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this word is the same as the reading you learned with the kanji. What? Yeah, that's what.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 何がある

    What is there?

    何がおいしい

    What tastes good?

    何がほしい

    What do you want?

Context Sentences

何?

What?

ディナーは何がいい?

What do you want for dinner?

これは何の花ですか?

What flower is this?

Kanji Composition