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VocabJLPT N5

(what) the heck

AdverbNoun

Definitions

1. (what) the heck
2. (why) in the world
3. one object
4. one form

An adverb used to add emphasis to a question, similar to "on earth" or "in the world" in English. It often appears in expressions of surprise or frustration, such as "what on earth is this?"

Example sentences

Sentence 1

What the heck am I thinking about on these sleepless nights?

Sentence 2

My head's been hurting since morning — what the heck is going on?

Sentence 3

Who were you looking for in that dream?

Sentence 4

You're so angry — what on earth happened?

Sentence 5

What exactly did that explanation just now mean?