Explanation

nothing in particular; nothing at all; none whatsoever; can't do anything about it

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Example Sentences

• 彼はなんとも言えなかった

  He couldn't say anything.

  かれはなんともいえなかった

  kare wa nantomo ienakatta

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• この問題にはなんとも答えられません

  I can't answer this question.

  このもんだいにはなんともこたえられません

  kono mondai ni wa nantomo kotaeraremasen

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• なんとも悔しい気持ちだ

  I feel extremely frustrated.

  なんともくやしいきもちだ

  nantomo kuyashii kimochi da

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• 彼女の態度にはなんとも腹立たしい

  Her attitude is really irritating.

  かのじょのたいどにはなんともはらだたしい

  kanojo no taido ni wa nantomo haradatashii

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• この映画はなんとも感動的だった

  This movie was so touching.

  このえいがはなんともかんどうてきだった

  kono eiga wa nantomo kandouteki datta

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• なんとも is an adverb used to express a lack of specificity or inability to do something.
• Remember that it is often used in negative sentences or to express frustration.
• This word is commonly encountered in N2 level exams, so practice its usage.
• Try to use なんとも in various contexts to become familiar with its nuances.
• Learning related words will help expand your vocabulary and understanding of なんとも.

Related Words

• * 何もPronunciation
• * どうにもPronunciation
• * 全然Pronunciation
• * 無Pronunciation
• * 未然Pronunciation