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JLPT N3 Grammar

か何か

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N3 · Examples · noun + か何か

Meaning

or something

Structure

noun + か何か

Explanation

か何か gives an uncertain example, meaning “or something.”

Usage

It is used when the speaker is unsure of the exact name or gives a casual example.

Example

風邪か何かで、彼は今日休んでいるらしい。

He seems to be absent today because of a cold or something.

Common Mistake

Avoid it when precise explanation is required.

Memory Tip

When unsure, add “or something.”

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