JLPT · Level 141
15 words
Japanese word
何なり
Pronunciation
Romajinannari
Meaning
- adverbanything
Example
何なりとお尋ねください。nan na ri to o tazu ne ku da sa i
Please ask me anything.
More examples
お困りのことがあれば、何なりとご相談ください。o koma ri no ko to ga a re ba nan na ri to go sō dan ku da sa i
If you have any concerns, please feel free to consult us.
Core concept
It treats the specific choice as unimportant, allowing any possibility within the situation.
Common phrases
何なりと申し付けるnan na ri to mō shi tsu ke ru
make any request
Similar words
何でもnandemo: It expresses acceptance of any option or matter without setting a limit.
Definition in Japanese
特定の事柄を選ばず、どのようなことでも差し支えないことを表す語。toku tei no koto gara o era ba zu do no yō na ko to de mo sa shi tsuka e na i ko to o arawa su go
Word origin
何なり (nannari) is formed from 何 (nani, "what") and なり (nari, "be"), a combination that means "whatever it may be".
Usage tips
- The form 何なりと (nan'nari to) gives a polite invitation a broad and open meaning, as in allowing any question or request.