Translation and Meaning of: 何となく - nantonaku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 何となく (nantonaku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: nantonaku
Kana: なんとなく
Type: adverb
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Translation / Meaning: in some way or another; for some reason or another
Meaning in English: somehow or other;for some reason or another
Definition: It seems intuitive. The feeling of being determined by indirect reasons.
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Explanation and Etymology - (何となく) nantonaku
The Japanese word "何となく" consists of three Kanji characters: "何" which means "what", "と" which is a connection particle and "なく" which means "without apparent reason". Together they form an expression that can be translated as "somehow" or "no apparent reason". The etymology of the word goes back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the Japanese language was still under development. It is believed that the expression has arisen from the combination of two words: "何と" (nanto) which means "how" and "なし" (Nashi) which means "there is no". Over time, the word evolved into "何となく" (nantonaku), acquiring the current meaning of "no apparent reason". The expression is often used in informal conversations to describe a sense or situation where there is no clear reason or logical explanation. For example, "I don't know why, but somehow I feel sad today" can be translated as "何となく今日気ががする" (nantonaku kyou wa kanashii ki ga suru).How to Write in Japanese - (何となく) nantonaku
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Synonyms and Similar - (何となく) nantonaku
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
何かしら; どうしようもなく; なんとなく; なんだか; なんとなしに
Words containing: 何となく
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Words with the same pronunciation: なんとなく nantonaku
Example Sentences - (何となく) nantonaku
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Other words of the same type: adverb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "in some way or another; for some reason or another" é "(何となく) nantonaku". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
