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Meaning of 何とか(なんとか) in Japanese

何とか
JLPT 3
Kana Reading
なんとか
Romaji
nantoka
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adverb (fukushi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    something; something or other; so-and-so
    Example sentence
    なんとかそこ支えよ。入市許すな。 Hold them there! Don't let them into the city!
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    somehow; anyhow; one way or another
    Example sentence
    なるべく姉ちゃん周りに迷惑かけずに、事態早期解決なんとか頼む I want you to somehow resolve the situation as promptly and avoiding to cause trouble for my sister and those around us as much as possible.

Examples of 何とか, なんとか in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

7 strokes

what

On'Yomi: カ

Kun'Yomi: なに, なん, なに-, なん-

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