なに～ JLPT N5

Formation

Verb + なに, い-Adjective + なに, な-Adjective + なに, Noun + なに

Explanation

The なに～ grammar point is used to ask questions about 'what' or 'which' in Japanese. It can be combined with various parts of speech to create different questions. The formation differs depending on whether it's used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.

Example sentences

• これはなにですか。

  What is this?

  Kore wa nani desu ka?

• あの人はなにをしているのですか？

  What is that person doing?

  Ano hito wa nani wo shite iru no desu ka?

• なにが好きですか？

  What do you like?

  Nani ga suki desu ka?

• 今日の天気はなにですか？

  What is today's weather?

  Kyou no tenki wa nani desu ka?