なんというかCommon word›じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1expressionhow should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; likeusually written using kana aloneA filler phrase used when searching for the right words, similar to English 'how should I put it?' or 'you know'. Often used in casual conversation.なんというか、その映えい画がはちょっと退たい屈くつだった。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHow should I put it... that movie was a bit boring.彼かれは、なんというか、ちょっと変かわった人ひとだね。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe's, well, you know, a bit of an odd person.See all 6 example sentences ›