GrammarJLPT N5
something
PronounAdverb

Also written as 何か

Definitions

  1. 1. something
  2. 2. some
  3. 3. somehow
  4. 4. (so) what (are you trying to say)?
An informal expression similar to "something," "like," or "kind of" in English. It's used in casual speech to soften a statement, express vagueness, or introduce a topic hesitantly, similar to saying "well..." or "sort of."

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

There's some kind of noise outside the window.

Sentence 2

My friend said "bring something."

Sentence 3

Did you just say something amazing?

Sentence 4

My dream last night was kind of scary.

Sentence 5

Is that person mad about something?