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Lesson 89: ～なんか/なんて
Usage 1:
Noun + なんか/なんて
Meaning of Usage 1:
| 「～なんか/なんて」means “or something/ something like this”. It’s used to give an example. |
Examples of Usage 1:
| これなんか似合うと思うよ。 I think something like this is very suitable for you! ドラマなんてめったに見ないよ。 I don’t watch TV shows or something often. |
Usage 2:
Noun + なんか
Meaning of Usage 2:
| 「なんか」means “…or something”. It’s used to be humble if you use this to yourself, and used to disdain someone if you use this to others. |
Examples of Usage 2:
| 君なんかわからない。 People like you can’t understand this. 私なんかできないです。 People like me can’t do this. |
Usage 3:
Sentence + なんて
Meaning of Usage 3:
| 「なんて」is used to express that you are surprised. |
Example of Usage 3:
| 彼が一番だなんて、信じられない。 I can’t believe that he is the top 1. |
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This is really useful! I hear Japanese people say it so often and now I know how to use it too, thanks!
これなんか役に立つとおもうよ、便利みたいだし。
今はゲーセンなんて行かないよ、なんか面白くないし。
そんな、只野くんがあいつに勝つの？なんか信じられない話だ。