なにか~

nanika~

JLPT N5 Neutral Chapter 8: Someone, anyone, everyone, 3 of 9

Formation

なにか + Noun

Indicates 'something' or 'some kind of'.

When to use

'Something': a thing you do not name (なにか食べたい). A statement, not a question.

Explanation

The なにか grammar point is used to express the idea of 'something' or 'some kind of' in Japanese. It is often used when the speaker is unsure or not specific about the details of the noun being referred to. なにか is used before the noun it modifies.

Example sentences

What (Something / Anything / Nothing / How Many)

Corpus examples (31)

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