なんのかんのMeanings1expressionthis and that; something or otherusually written using kana aloneUsed when complaining, protesting, or making excuses, often in the pattern 〜と言う or 〜で. Implies vague or trivial objections.彼かれはなんのかんのと言いって、結けっ局きょく手伝てつだってくれなかった。He said this and that, but in the end he didn't help me.