Keyword
what
Info
FrequencyTop 100
Type
Kyōiku (2nd grade) 
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KankenLevel 9
Heisig1087
Readings
なに
(48%)
なん
(46%)
(2%)
(1%)
(1%)
Composed of
thin person
can do
Mnemonic

Imagine a really thin person lifting up a car. What?! Even such a thin person can do that?! It's a real thing actually, it's called hysterical strength.

Used in kanji (1 in total)
baggage
Used in vocabulary (548 in total)
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
who; what kind of person
there is nothing
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
anything and everything; just about everything
how many years; how long; what year
how many people; a number of people
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
how many times?
why; how
something; some kind of; for some reason
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
some people; a few people; several people
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
everything; anything; nothing
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
something (or other)
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to be able to manage somehow or another
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
what day; how many days
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
any number of times
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
what time; (lit.) which hour
many thousands
what do you want?; can I help you?
how many hours?
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
at any rate; anyhow
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
more than anything; above all else
some days; several days
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
there is nothing
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
how; in what way; how about; questionable
is there anything else?
how old?; what age?
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
what is it?
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
by all means; by all costs
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
what the?; what's going on?; what's this?
how many pieces
another; different; something else
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
how; in what way; how about
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
several times; once or twice
what's what; heads or tails
anything and everything; all sorts of things; by all means
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
even so; anyhow; at any rate
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
how many months?; how long?
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance
how many people
what kind of business; what sort of matter
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
chance encounter (worth treasuring); a connection made with another person by chance
what percentage; what ratio; what rate; what proportion
everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
so what!; who gives a damn?
challenging (an unknown person); asking a person's identity
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
how many points
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
how far; to what extent
from what time
unintentionally; inadvertently; calmly; casually; nonchalantly; innocently
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
about when; about what time; how soon
what nationality
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
how long?; till when?
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
something; what; why; how
what on Earth is this?
nothing but; nothing more than; nothing less than
how many months?; how long?
because; for; the reason why is ...
no one at all; no one, who he or she may be
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
what floor?
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
what number
how; in what way; circumstances
time and time again; many times; a number of times
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
what's what; heads or tails
everything; anything; nothing
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
how; in what way
something (or other)
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
is there anything else?
why; how come; unfortunately; alas
what on Earth is this?
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
how many? (large animals)
when; at what moment; what time
about when; about what time; how soon
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
what number; rank?
what date?; what's the date?; when?
something or other; anything
tens of thousands of years
what language
any number of people
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
what grade (in school)
depending on the ...; to depend on the ...
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
for many days; for several days
fraud; trickery; hoax; surely; absolutely; certainly
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
how many months?; how long?
repeatedly; several times; many times
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
how many times; how often
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if ... doesn't suit you; if you don't like ...; if ... doesn't take your fancy
what day?; what day of the week?
because; the reason why is
somehow or other; for some reason or another
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; after all
how many months?; how long?
geometry
repeatedly; several times; many times
this and that; one thing or another; something or other; and whatnot; and the rest
on what business
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
unintentionally; calmly; inadvertently; innocently
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
somehow; for some reason; in some way; vaguely
how many times; how often
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
how much; how many; however
when; at what point
to gain nothing; to be of no benefit; to be no use; to be unprofitable
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
anyone; any person; whoever
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
always; at any time
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
currently nowhere to be seen; unknown where it went; disappeared into thin air
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
person of importance; a somebody; absolutely; certainly; to be sure
no matter what it is; in every case
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
what street? (esp. in Kyoto and Sapporo); what article? (in a law); (arch.) how can?; (arch.) cannot possibly
showing no concern at all; being not at all bothered; devil-may-care attitude
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
somehow or other; one way or another; by some means or other
this and that (esp. complaining or protesting); something or other
in various ways
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
how many words
somewhere (very vague); someplace (very vague)
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
what sort of; what kind of; what way
anything and everything; just about everything
is there anything else?
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
even if nothing else; more than anything else
what's that?; what the...
casual; unconcerned
sooner or later; in due time; in due course
(not) in any way; in no way
nothing to be afraid of; trivial; not amounting to much; can't do anything
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
nowhere; not anywhere (with neg. verb)
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
surpassing everything; better than anything; to be better than anything
in various ways
whatever; no matter what
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
as always; as usual
no matter how much time passes
how much; how many; however
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
above all else; more than anything
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
suspicious; dubious; unreliable; indecent; unseemly
what shape?; what type?; which model?; which blood group?
what star sign; what constellation
something or other; somehow
anything; whatever
anything and everything; all sorts of things; by all means
in every case; in everything; in all matters
in all respects; in every way; whatsoever
above all else; more than anything
large number of items
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
what is it exactly?; what is it precisely
more than usual
what the?; what's going on?; what's this?
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
(no matter) who; everyone; anyone; nobody
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
because; the reason why is
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
before anything else; first of all
It's nothing!; Don't mention it!
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
in some way; somehow or other; somewhere or other
amply; sufficiently; fully; completely; all out
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
what more can one say?; utterly at a loss for words (because of disbelief or disgust)
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
where?; anywhere
some; small amount of
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
regardless of; irrespective of
aimlessly; somehow
geometric (progression, etc.)
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
how old?; what age?
what sort; what kind
unintentionally; calmly; inadvertently; innocently
somewhere; somehow
somehow; for some reason; in some way; vaguely
unintentionally; inadvertently; calmly; casually; nonchalantly; innocently
one of these days; someday; one day
what more can one say?; utterly at a loss for words (because of disbelief or disgust)
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
jack-of-all-trades; all-rounder; generalist; general merchant; general store
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
how; in what way; circumstances
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
what the hell are you saying?
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
somehow or other; for some reason or another
since when; from when; how long
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
more than usual; especially; particularly
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
all over (the place); throughout; everywhere; every inch; every part; from head to toe
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
how much (long, far)
what the hell are you saying?
if not ... then what is it?; (this) is nothing other than ...; (it) must be ...; (it) is definitely ...
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
both; (not) either
any; all; every; both; either; none (with neg. verb)
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
what the hell are you saying?
where to?; whither?
anything and everything; all sorts of things; by all means
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
what's that?; what the...
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
this and that; one thing or another; something or other; and whatnot; and the rest
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
how long?; till when?
how many months?; how long?
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
such-and-such a place
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
at some point in the past; at some stage
how far; to what extent
how much; how many; what amount; what extent
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
year in, year out; always; 24-7
person of importance; a somebody; absolutely; certainly; to be sure
what (TV) channel?
more than usual; especially; particularly
all over; all over the place; everywhere
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
how; in what way
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
everybody; every last one of them; all
geometric pattern
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
this and that; something or other; one thing or another
in every case; in everything; in all matters
nothing but; nothing more than; nothing less than
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
unintentionally; calmly; inadvertently; innocently
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
certain person; certain amount
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
something or other; somehow
such-and-such a place
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
what number; rank?
even if nothing else; more than anything else
certain person; certain amount
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
in all respects; in every way; whatsoever
how much (long, far)
everywhere; wherever; nowhere (with neg. verb); nothing
whereabout; about where; how much
damn it!; dang it!
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
anything and everything; all sorts of things; by all means
some other time; another time
how long; how far; how much
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
what minute; how many minutes
any one; any; whichever
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
any of; either of; (to) any
whatever the case; under any circumstances
some time ago; the other day; at some time or other; once
one of these days; someday; one day
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
how could I (you, etc.) ...?; how dare you (they, etc.) (have the nerve to) ...?
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
this and that; something or other; one thing or another
how many months?; how long?
utopia; (natural) paradise
everything; all
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
how many pieces
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
how long; how far; how much
how long; how far; how much
where; whereabouts
one way or the other; either way
how long; how far; how much
many periods
somehow; for some reason (or other)
what street? (esp. in Kyoto and Sapporo); what article? (in a law); (arch.) how can?; (arch.) cannot possibly
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
noncommittal; equivocal; indecisive; evasive; ambiguous; vague
which; what (way)
how long; how far; how much
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
how long; how much; to what extent
how ...!; what ...!; what?; what's that?
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
how; in what way; I wonder
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
aimlessly; somehow
what the hell are you saying?
no matter what it is; in every case
fake; forgery; counterfeit; unusual item; something strange
in some way or other; in some shape or form; somehow
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
indefinitely; for a long time
casual; unconcerned
this and that; one thing or another
who; what kind of person
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
which; well; now; c'mon
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
each and every; all
whereabouts
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
anyway; either way; one way or the other; whichever; whatever
this and that; one thing or another
one way or the other; either way
both are bad; neither is good; one's as bad as the other; both are to blame; six of one, half a dozen of the other
(not) in any way; in no way; at all
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
anyone; any person; whoever
if you ask me ...; as for ...
in various ways
in every case; in everything; in all matters
amply; sufficiently; fully; completely; all out
before anything else; first of all
somehow or other
indefinitely; for a long time
somewhere; somehow
not long after; before long
not long after; before long
where; whereabouts
unusually large tree
how could I (you, etc.) ...?; how dare you (they, etc.) (have the nerve to) ...?
this and that; one thing or another
you can't rely on parents and money to stay around forever; money comes and goes; so do parents
equally competent
(of a choice) one being as excellent as the other; both so beautiful it is hard to choose between
multicolored printing; multicoloured printing
without any special thought
without any special thought
geometric mean; geometric average
a fox is not taken twice in the same snare; there are no birds in last year's nest; (lit.) there aren't always loaches under the willow tree
a fox is not taken twice in the same snare; there are no birds in last year's nest; (lit.) there aren't always loach under the willow tree; good luck does not always repeat itself
elliptic geometry; Riemannian geometry
something
how much; how many; how; however (much); no matter how
noncommutative geometry; NCG
unusually; unwontedly; uncharacteristically
unusually; unwontedly; uncharacteristically
where; whereabouts
where; whereabouts
where; what place
where; what place
this and that; one thing or another
all over; all over the place; everywhere
Examples (200 in total)
What happened here?
So, what're you trying to say?
I don't know what to do anymore.