Skip to content

What in Japanese 🇯🇵


in English in Japanese S
what なに
How to say “what” in Japanese? “なに”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “なに” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on what in Japanese like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

Comments, Questions, Etc. About What in Japanese

Comment on the Japanese word “なに” in the following ways:

  • Tips and tricks to remember how to say what in Japanese
  • Explanations on the translation なに
  • Sentences that use the word “なに”
  • Questions about what in Japanese, etc.

なに info.

Tips to remember "なに" (nani):
– Associate it with the English word "nanny,” as both start with the same "n" sound.
– Visualize a curious child constantly asking their nanny, “What? What? What?”

Explanations:
– "なに" is used to ask questions or inquire about something unknown.
– It is an essential part of everyday conversation when asking about things, actions, or reasons.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– なん (nan): Another form, often used before certain particles like "ですか" (desu ka).

Alternate meanings/slang:
– In Kansai dialect, "なんや" (nan ya) can be similar to "what is it?" or "what’s going on?"
– "なにするん" (nani surun) could be a casual way of asking "What are you doing?" or "What’s going on?"

Examples of sentences:
1. それはなに? (Sore wa nani?) – What is that?
2. なにをしていますか? (Nani o eimasu ka?) – What are you doing?
3. なにかほしいですか? (Nanika hoshii desu ka?) – Do you want something?
4. なにがあったの? (Nani ga atta no?) – What happened?
5. あなたはなにを考えていますか? (Anata wa nani o kangaeteimasu ka?) – What are you thinking about?

a few seconds ago

Practice Japanese with this Online Game:

Try a Game to Learn Japanese – LangLandia

LangLandia is an innovative game-based platform that makes learning Japanese fun and engaging. The platform utilizes a variety of interactive games, online challenges and exercises that are designed to make the learning process interactive and enjoyable. The game-based approach of LangLandia helps to keep learners motivated and engaged, making it easier to retain new vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures. Additionally, LangLandia has online competitions and community activities like chat, PvP battles, clan wars, tournaments and different competions. Overall, LangLandia offers a fun and effective way to learn Japanese, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve their Japanese language skills. Click here to get the mobile app.

The Game to Learn Languages

Learn languages with the Langlandia! This innovative mobile app/game transcends traditional language learning methods, offers online battles, tournaments, and clan wars. Enter the Olympics of Languages and compete against fellow learners from around the globe, putting your skills to the test. Trap exotic beasts and explore the world of LangLandia. Language learning becomes an unforgettable adventure where excitement meets education. Don't miss out – download the app and get addicted to learning!