Japanese

なんて

なんて
Meaning: things like; such as (expressing surprise/disdain)
Part of Speech: Particle

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

To say such a thing!
諦めたらそこで試合終了だよ。駄目だなんて言わないで。
If you give up, the game is over right then and there. Please don't say it's no good.
夕食のメニューなんて、僕にはどうでもいいことだ。
As for the dinner menu, it doesn't matter to me at all.
試験でこんな点数を取るなんて、本当に情けない。
It's truly pathetic to get such a score on a test.
徹夜で仕事をするなんて無茶だ。
It is reckless to work through the night.
一人だけアイスを食べるなんてずるいよ。
It's unfair that you're the only one eating ice cream.
そんな簡単なことで騙されるなんてアホだ。
It's stupid to be deceived by such a simple thing.
彼の悪口なんて、私は何とも思わない。
I don't think anything of his insults.
人生なんてそんなもんだよ。
Life is just like that.
うわー、なんてきれいな景色なんだ!
Wow, what a beautiful view!

Usage Notes

なんて expresses surprise, disbelief, or disdain about something. Often translated as 'things like...' or 'to think that...' Shows the speaker's emotional reaction, usually negative or surprised.

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