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.
色々 is a general term for 'various', while 何くれとなく specifically implies kind, attentive actions done without being asked.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
Alternate kanji spelling using 呉 and 無; rarely used.
Alternate kanji spelling using 呉; rarely used.
Built on 何くれ, an expression meaning “this and that” or “in various respects,” followed by となく “without distinction,” hence “in all sorts of ways.”