何
what
Details
Description
What - a person asking. The character of the question itself, and of curiosity.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '人' (person) and '可'. A person asking about something.
Symbolism
Question, inquiry, curiosity. Represents the attitude of questioning the essence of things.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — What are you seeking
Component Breakdown
person + 可
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
何はともあれ
なにはともあれ
In any case
Regardless of anything else
Poetry
秋深き隣は何をする人ぞ
Deep autumn — and what does my neighbour do for a living?
Anime & Manga
ダンベル何キロ持てる？
How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?
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最強の王様、二度目の人生は 何をする?
The Beginning After the End
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旦那が何を言っているかわからない件
I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying
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やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。 続 「きっと、女の子はお砂糖とスパイスと素敵な何かでできている。」
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO! OVA
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農民関連のスキルばっか上げてたら何故か強くなった。
I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills
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Related Figures & Stories
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He-Yin Zhen was an early 20th-century Chinese feminist and anarchist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 何 mean in Japanese?
何 means what. What - a person asking. The character of the question itself, and of curiosity.
How do you read 何?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: なに、なん、なに-、なん- (nani, nan, nani, nan).
How many strokes does 何 have?
何 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 何 a good kanji for a tattoo?
何 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means what. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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