Japanese phrase
___って何ですか？ ___ tte nan de su ka
Meaning
What is ___?
When to use it
Asks what something is. This polite question is useful when a word, object, or idea is unfamiliar.
Example dialogue
桜って何ですか？ sakura tte nan de su ka
What is a cherry blossom?
春に咲く花です。 haru ni sa ku hana de su
It is a flower that blooms in spring.