Decoded Slug: なにか～ (nanika～)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
なにか～ (nanika～)
なにか～ (nanika～)
Short explanation:
Indicates 'something' or 'some kind of'.
Formation:
なにか + Noun
Examples:
なにか飲み物を持ってきてください。
Nanika nomimono wo motte kite kudasai.
Please bring some kind of drink.
なにか質問があれば、遠慮なく聞いてください。
Nanika shitsumon ga areba, enryo naku kiite kudasai.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
彼女はなにかプレゼントを持っている。
Kanojo wa nanika purezento wo motte iru.
She has some kind of present.
なにか助けが必要なら、言ってください。
Nanika tasuke ga hitsuyou nara, itte kudasai.
If you need any help, please let me know.
Long explanation:
The なにか grammar point is used to express the idea of 'something' or 'some kind of' in Japanese. It is often used when the speaker is unsure or not specific about the details of the noun being referred to. なにか is used before the noun it modifies.
