何

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 何ですか。▶ —
   What is it?
2. 何を食べますか。▶ —
   What will you eat?

Collocations

Mnemonic

Nani (何) is "what" — B + no-cluster interrogative pronoun. Two readings: nani alone or before particles; nan before de, to, no, da. Korean mwo / mueot, Chinese shenme / sha single; Japanese splits.

Quick check

1. Nani vs nan?

   • Nani alone or before particles; nan before de / to / no / da — consonant assimilation
   • Always nani
   • Always nan
   • No rule