なん
何
　
と

adverb

  1. what, how.
  2. what (a) ...!, how ...!. Usually written with kana alone. Indicates surprise, admiration, etc..
  3. surprisingly, to my amazement, believe it or not, why, ...!. Usually written with kana alone.

interjection

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. oh my, wow.
  2. well, ..., so, .... Used when asking for confirmation or approval.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
なん
何
　
と
 何と なんと ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

what
なに　なん　カ (2nd, N5)
human radical (no. 9)
can, passable, approval
カ　コク　-べ.き (5th)
street, ward, town
チョウ　テイ　チン (3rd, N1)
mouth
くち　コウ　ク (1st, N4)