何とも
Meanings
1
Used to emphasize a degree or feeling, often with adjectives or verbs expressing inability to describe something adequately. Common in phrases like 何とも言えない (indescribable).
The scenery was really beautiful.
His argument is extremely hard to understand.
2
(not) at all; (not) anything; (not) a bit
Used with a negative verb to mean 'not at all' or 'nothing in particular'. Often appears as 何ともない (nothing is wrong) or 何とも思わない (don't think anything of it).
I didn't think anything of his words.
This dish has an indescribable taste.
Usage patterns
- 何とも〈形容詞〉really/very [adjective] (emphasizing a feeling hard to fully express)
Winning the championship makes me feel really happy.
- 何とも思わないto not think anything of it; to not care at all
He doesn't seem to care about the criticism at all.