adverb
in various ways; in many ways; kindly
Describes doing something in many small, often thoughtful or considerate ways, without being asked. Conveys a sense of quiet, attentive helpfulness.
彼女は何くれとなく私の世話を焼いてくれた。
She looked after me in various thoughtful ways.
隣の人は何くれとなく親切にしてくれる。
My neighbor is kind to me in many small ways.
The phrase combines 何 (what) and くれ (from くれる, to give) with the adverbial となく, literally meaning 'without saying what and giving', implying spontaneous, varied acts of kindness. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.