何なんちゅう

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Meanings

1

what a ...; how ...

Colloquial exclamatory phrase used to express surprise or emphasis, equivalent to 何という. Followed by a noun or adjective.

See also: なんという

何なんちゅう美うつくしい景色けしきなんだ！
What a beautiful view!
何なんちゅう速はやさで走はしるんだろう。
How fast it runs!

2

nothing special; nothing worth mentioning

Used in negative contexts to downplay something, often as 何ちゅうことない or similar. Colloquial.

See also: なんという

何なんちゅうことない、ただの石いしころだよ。
It's nothing special, just a pebble.

3

of what name

Rare colloquial use asking for a name, equivalent to 何という名前. Mostly heard in casual speech.

See also: なんという

あの店みせ、何なんちゅう名な前まえだったっけ？
What was the name of that shop again?