なん
nanto

Adverb

1. what; how

英語 えうごでこの昆虫 こんちゅう なんといいますか。
ēgode kono konchūo nanto iimasuka.
What do you call this insect in English?
あなたは なん かしこ生徒 せいとなのでしょう。
anatawa nanto kashikoi sētona nodeshō.
What a clever student you are!
Adverb

2. what (a) ...!; how ...!

Usually Written in Kana
なんと素晴 すばらしい発明 はつめいだろう。
nanto subarashii hatsumēdarō.
What a wonderful invention!
Adverb

3. surprisingly; to my amazement; believe it or not; why, ...!

Usually Written in Kana
Interjection

4. oh my; wow

Usually Written in Kana
Interjection

5. well, ...; so, ...

Usually Written in Kana