なにせ
also: なんせ
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Meanings
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in any case; anyway; after all; you see
usually written using kana alone
Used to introduce a reason or explanation, often with a nuance of 'after all' or 'you know'. Can also emphasize a point, similar to 'particularly' or 'especially'. The colloquial form なんせ is common in spoken Japanese.
After all, it's my first trip abroad, so I'm nervous.
Anyway, the opponent is a pro, so it's hard to win.
You see, he's a busy person, so it can't be helped if his reply is late.
Usage patterns
- 何せ〈事〉なのでsince, after all, ~ (introducing a reason)
Since this is my first trip abroad, I'm nervous, you see.
- 何せ〈事〉だからafter all, because ~ (explaining a circumstance)
After all, I'm from the countryside, so I'm not used to city life.
- 何せ〈数〉ぶりなのでsince it's been (so long) since ~ (emphasizing a long interval as the reason)
Since it's been ten years, I'm worried whether I can speak well.