何で
なんで
nande
verbVocabularyLevel 81 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

何で (なんで (nande)) means "what? · what's that?". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

what? · what's that?

Also : what? · what's that?

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 何で (なんで) means 'Why'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of why.

Example Sentences

私は何てます。

わたしはなんてます。

I can how...!.

まいにち、何てます。

まいにち、なんてます。

I like to how...!.

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