何かしら
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 何かしら
1
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why
Examples
あの映画を見ると何かしらインドへ行ったような気がします。
Seeing that movie is something like taking a trip to India.
2
something (or other); some ... or other
Examples
子供はいつもなにかしらいたずらをしている。
Children are always doing some mischief or other.
Kanji in this Word
何
7 strokes
Frequency: 340
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
what
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なに
なん
なに-
なん-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あが
知
8 strokes
Frequency: 205
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
know
wisdom
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.る
し.らせる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さと
さとる
しり
しれ
とも
のり
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