何気ない
なにげない
nanigenai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 79 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
何気ない (なにげない (nanigenai)) means "Casual". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Casual
Also : offhand · nonchalant · unconcerned
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Example Sentences
何気ない会話が最も大切なことがある。
なにげない かいわ が もっとも たいせつ な こと が ある。
Casual conversation can sometimes be most important.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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