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nanu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • why adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.

Senses

nanu is used for these senses in English:

  • why (dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.

why — full definition

  1. adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
  2. noun The reason behind something.
  3. intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.
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