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GrammarJLPT N3
what with A and B
Particle

Definitions

  1. 1. what with A and B
  2. 2. such things as A and B
  3. 3. denotes uncertainty
This particle is used to list examples in an uncertain or non-exhaustive way, similar to "whether... or..." or "things like..." in English. It often implies that the speaker is not sure about all the possibilities, or is giving a vague list of examples.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

I was startled seeing cats and shadows all over the place on the dark road.

Sentence 2

I burst into tears — I didn't know whether to feel sad or happy.

Sentence 3

My coworker said, "I can never get a break during lunch, what with phone calls and visitors."

Sentence 4

My heart is all over the place — anxiety, excitement, you name it.

Sentence 5

There's some kind of strange noise.