adverb

Archaism.
  1. never, by no means, not in the least, in no way. With neg. verb.
  2. why, what for.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
あに

Contained Kanji Breakdown

an interjection of surprise
あに カイ キ (Kentei 1)
mountain
やま サン セン (1st, N5)
beans, pea, midget
まめ トウ ズ (3rd, N1)
delicious(旨) variant
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
grass, straw, herbs
to divide