なに

nani
Casual

Translations

1. what
2. what is it

Notes

The word 'なに' is used in casual conversations to ask questions about objects, situations, or actions. It is often used in informal settings among friends or peers. In more formal contexts, '何ですか' (nan desu ka) is preferred.

Tags

#question #interrogative #casual

Examples

これはなに?

Kore wa nani?

What is this?

なにをしていますか?

Nani o shiteimasu ka?

What are you doing?