What's the difference between Nan and Nani?

You can also use 'nan' to mean 'what'
The word nani 何 (なに) in Japanese means "what." And depending on the situation, you might, instead, use nan (なん). Which term you use depends on the context, in particular, whether you are speaking or writing formally or informally.
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What does Nani mean in English?

Well, Nani in English means Grandma. This is the correct meaning of the word Nani in English, and the word is used with the same meaning by all the natives and foreigners. Nani is used for Grandmothers in both English and Urdu context and has the same pronunciation but different spellings.
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What does Nanda mean in Japanese?

As far as I understand, nani and nanda are roughly translated to "what" in English, though they have other connotations and meanings.
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Do Japanese use Nani?

The word nani 何 (なに) in Japanese means "what." And depending on the situation, you might, instead, use nan (なん). Which term you use depends on the context, in particular, whether you are speaking or writing formally or informally.
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What is Nande desu ka?

nani desu ka – 何ですか (なにですか) : a polite expression meaning 'what? ' in Japanese.
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How to use Nani and Nan in Japanese



What do Japanese call grandma?

Japan: Obaasan is the Japanese word for grandmother, but Japanese boys and girls are much more likely to call their grandmothers Sobo. Korea: Halmoni is commonly used, although it can be spelled as Halmeoni or shorted to Halmi.
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What means Nani Kore?

“I was amazed!”
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Who says Nani?

Nani's meaning in Japanese is “what”, and it's one of the most common Japanese question words. What is this? You've definitely heard nani in Japanese anime, where the character shockingly and dramatically states, “Nani?!” It's usually used like “Huh?” or “Ehhhhh??” rather than a serious question.
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What is a nana in a family?

Definition of nana

informal. : the mother of one's father or mother : grandmother …
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What is Nana and Nani called in English?

/nānā/ mn. grandfather countable noun, vocative noun. Your grandfather is the father of your father or mother. /nana, nAnA, naanaa, nānā/
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What is Chotto matte?

Chotto matte kudasai. / Please wait a moment.

[chotto matte kudasai] Use these Japanese words when you want someone to wait for you for a little bit. A Common Mistake: In English, the expression "one second" means you want them to wait a bit.
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What is Wakaranai in Japanese?

Usually, "shira-nai" is translated "I don't know" and "wakara-nai" is translated "I don't understand". Both words are used when the speaker can't answer the listener clearly.
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What is Kore wa nan desu ka?

これはなんですか or “Kore wa nan desu ka?” means “What is this?” In japanese; a question we've always asked since even before we can speak, and one of the most important questions to ask when gaining knowledge.… More.
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Is Nani Italian?

Borrowed from Japanese 何 (nani).
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What is a Gigi grandma?

Another popular subset of unique names are those that are derived from the (most often) grandmother's first name. So Gabby McCree is Gigi. “It's an abbreviation for 'Grandma Gabby' and also my initials growing up,” she says.
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What are cool grandma names?

50 Grandma Names
  • Memaw. This unique name for grandma is popular in the southern United States!
  • Nanny. Much like the popular nanny Mary Poppins, this is a perfect name for a grandma who is sensible and sweet.
  • Nonna. This quirky name means “grandma” in Italian.
  • Bubbe. ...
  • Abuela. ...
  • Glamma. ...
  • Lovey. ...
  • Lola.
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What does Baba mean Japanese?

Meaning and Origin of: Baba

Japanese : from a word meaning 'horse-riding ground', 'race track'; a common place name. The surname is found mostly in west central Japan. One Baba family in Kai (now Yamanashi prefecture) were samurai, vassals of the Takeda family.
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What does Watashi wa?

"Watashi wa" (私は) in Japanese means "I am".
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What is Naze Japanese?

"Naze" means "why" in Japanese.
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Is wa nani desu ka?

The expression “Kore wa nan desu ka?” means “What is this?”
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What does Ara Ara means in Japanese?

Ara ara (あら あら) is a Japanese expression that is mainly used by older females and means “My my”, “Oh dear”, or “Oh me, oh my”.
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What Yamete means?

- "Yamete kudasai."/"Yamete." = Please, stop it. - "Yamero." (An order) = Stop it.
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What is Dozo in Japanese?

Dozo means “go ahead” or “go first.” While some words are shortened to make them easier to say (“arigatou gozaimasu” becomes “arigatou”), dozo is often lengthened to “hai-dozo” as if it were one word (Yes-go-ahead). Other times, to be insistent that someone go ahead of you, there is the very handy dozo-dozo.
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