何ら
Meanings
1
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
Used with a negative verb to mean 'not at all' or 'in no way'. Emphasizes complete absence or negation.
I am not worried at all about that problem.
There is no contradiction whatsoever in his explanation.
2
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Rare literary or formal use as a no-adjective meaning 'what kind of'. Mostly found in older or very formal writing; modern Japanese usually uses どのような or どんな.
For what kind of reason is this?
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に何ら〈形容詞〉はないthere is nothing ... whatsoever about 〈事〉
There is nothing wrong whatsoever with this plan.
- 〈事〉と何ら変わらないto be no different at all from 〈事〉
His way of thinking hasn't changed at all from before.
- 〈事〉と何ら関係ないto have nothing whatsoever to do with 〈事〉
That incident has nothing whatsoever to do with me.