何なにかしら

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Meanings

1

somehow; for some reason; without knowing why

Expresses that something happens or feels a certain way without a clear reason; often used when the speaker is puzzled or can't explain the cause.

何なにかしら胸むねがざわつく。
My heart feels uneasy for some reason.
今日きょうは何なにかしら調ちょう子しが悪わるい。
I'm not feeling well today, somehow.

2

something or other; some ... or other

Used when the speaker cannot specify or chooses not to specify a thing; often implies vagueness or uncertainty about the object.

彼かれは何なにかしら言いい訳わけを考かんがえている。
He's thinking up some excuse or other.
何なにかしら食たべるものはある？
Is there something to eat, anything at all?

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