English–Japanese

“what kind of person” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinanimono

Example

彼女は何者ですか？kano jo wa nani mono de su ka

What kind of person is she?

Illustration for 何者 (what kind of person)

How to say “what kind of person” in Japanese

“What kind of person” in Japanese is 何者 (nanimono).

Frames a person as an unknown figure whose identity or character is being questioned.

Full entry for 何者: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 何者

新しく来た先生が何者なのか、まだ分かりません。atara shi ku ki ta sen sei ga nani mono na no ka ma da wa ka ri ma se n

We still do not know what kind of person the new teacher is.

Tips for using 何者

  • In conversation, 何者 (nanimono) can sound more probing than a neutral question about identity, suggesting curiosity about a person's character or background.

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