Word details
何と
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 何と.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Adverb (fukushi)
what; how
Examples
英語でこの昆虫を何といいますか。
What do you call this insect in English?
あなたは何と賢い生徒なのでしょう。
What a clever student you are!
2
Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi); Indicates surprise, admiration, etc.
what (a) ...!; how ...!
Examples
なんと素晴らしい発明だろう。
What a wonderful invention!
3
Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi)
surprisingly; to my amazement; believe it or not; why, ...!
4
Word usually written using kana alone; Interjection
oh my; wow
5
Word usually written using kana alone; Interjection; Used when asking for confirmation or approval
well, ...; so, ...
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
何
what
7 strokesFrequency 340JLPT N4Grade 2
On
カ
Kun
なになんなに-なん-
Nanori
あが
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