何なに々なに

Other forms

Reading

Meanings

1. 1.

   what

   used when asking about or referring to multiple unspecified things

   pronoun
2. 2.

   so-and-so; such and such; something (or other)

   used when listing things that are unknown or do not need to be specified

   pronoun
3. 3.

   what?; wait; hang on

   used when asking for confirmation upon hearing something surprising

   interjection (kandoushi)
4. 4.

   well, well; let's see

   used when about to read a letter or document

   interjection (kandoushi)
5. 5.

   no; oh (not at all); please; there, there

   used to dismiss someone's words or concerns

   interjection (kandoushi)