なん～ JLPT N5

Formation

なん + Counter / なん + Verb / なん + Adjective

Explanation

The なん～ grammar point is used to form interrogative questions and emphasize the question word for 'what' or 'how'. It is an abbreviation of '何' meaning 'what'. Its usage can vary depending on whether it is used with a counter, verb, or adjective.

Example sentences

• あなたはなん歳ですか？

  How old are you?

  Anata wa nan-sai desu ka?

• これはなんですか？

  What is this?

  Kore wa nan desu ka?

• 彼はなんで来ましたか？

  Why did he come?

  Kare wa nan de kimashita ka?

• あのレストランはなんと言う名前ですか？

  What is the name of that restaurant?

  Ano resutoran wa nan to iu namae desu ka?