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Nani (intj) means a Japanese word for "what," widely known through anime and internet slang. Example: “She read the plot twist and just said "nani?!”

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A Japanese word for "what," widely known through anime and internet slang.
"She read the plot twist and just said "nani?!""

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Used in English mainly as internet slang, often for comic effect.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 何 (nani).

Origin: Japanese

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What does “nani” mean?
The word “nani” means a Japanese word for "what," widely known through anime and internet slang.
How do you pronounce “nani”?
“Nani” is pronounced NA-nee (/ˈnæni/ in IPA).
How do you use “nani” in a sentence?
Here is “nani” used in a sentence: “She read the plot twist and just said "nani?!".”
What part of speech is “nani”?
“Nani” is an intj.
Where does the word “nani” come from?
The word “nani” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese 何 (nani).

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