なんと

何 と

Common word

  1. adverb (fukushi)

    what, how

    • 英語でこの昆虫を何といいますか。
      What do you call this insect in English?
    • あなたは何と賢い生徒なのでしょう。
      What a clever student you are!

  2. adverb (fukushi)

    what (a) ...!, how ...!
    indicates surprise, admiration, etc.
    word usually written using kana alone

    • なんと素晴らしい発明だろう。
      What a wonderful invention!

  3. adverb (fukushi)

    surprisingly, to my amazement, believe it or not, why, ...!
    word usually written using kana alone

  4. interjection (kandoushi)

    oh my, wow
    word usually written using kana alone

  5. interjection (kandoushi)

    well, ..., so, ...
    used when asking for confirmation or approval
    word usually written using kana alone