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JLPT N4 Grammar

〜なんか

N4Other

N4 · Other · noun + なんか

Meaning

things like; dismissive example

Structure

noun + なんか

Explanation

なんか is conversational and gives an example or dismisses something as 'things like...'

Usage

It can sound dismissive; with oneself it may sound humble.

Example

難しい話なんか分かりません。

I don't understand things like difficult discussions.

Common Mistake

Avoid using なんか casually for things others value in formal situations.

Memory Tip

Memorize “〜なんか” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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