なんでもかんでも
Meanings
1
anything and everything; all sorts of things
usually written using kana alone
Emphasizes an indiscriminate, sweeping inclusion of things, often with a negative or critical tone when overdone.
He thinks he knows anything and everything.
I have a habit of buying all sorts of things indiscriminately.
2
usually written using kana alone
Used when someone insists on doing something no matter what, often with a stubborn or desperate nuance.
He tries to push his opinion through by all means.
His desire to win at any cost is too strong.
Usage patterns
- 何でもかんでも〈動詞〉to do something indiscriminately to everything, without exception
He opposes absolutely everything, no matter what it is.
- 何でもかんでも〈動詞〉うとするto insist on doing something by all means, no matter the cost
He insists on doing everything himself, no matter what.
- 何でもかんでも欲しがるto want everything indiscriminately
Kids tend to want absolutely everything they see.