なんか / なんて
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nanka / nante
examples; modesty; make light of~
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なんか / なんて
nanka / nante
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examples; modesty; make light of~
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
Reading nanka / nante
Post ID 50880
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📝 Usage Notes

examples; modesty; make light of~

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なんか / なんて
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Compose two original sentences using なんか / なんて. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern なんか / なんて mean?
Examples; modesty; make light of~
What JLPT level is なんか / なんて?
JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. To pass JLPT N3 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use なんか / なんて in a sentence?
Attach なんか / なんて (nanka / nante) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is なんか / なんて formal or casual Japanese?
なんか / なんて is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember なんか / なんて long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.