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What does nani mean?
The Japanese word for 'what', best known in fandom as a startled outburst, immortalised by the 'NANI?!' meme from Fist of the North Star.
"He blocked the attack? NANI?!"
Origin
Japanese 何 (nani), 'what'; the meme derives from the 'Omae wa mou shindeiru' scene.
Frequently asked questions
What does nani mean?
Nani is the Japanese word for 'what', best known in fandom as a startled outburst — 'NANI?!' — expressing shock or confusion.
Where does the NANI meme come from?
It comes from the anime Fist of the North Star, specifically the 'Omae wa mou shindeiru' ('you are already dead') scene, where the villain shouts 'NANI?!' in disbelief.
How do you use nani?
You blurt it out as a reaction to something shocking, as in 'He blocked the attack? NANI?!'
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