何か

なにか

something

Also:somehow, (so) what (are you trying to say)?

What does 何か mean?

何か is a Japanese noun meaning something in English. It can also be translated as somehow, (so) what (are you trying to say)? depending on context. It is written as 何か in kanji, なにか in hiragana, and nanika in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

ここまでのところで何か落としていることはありませんか。

Have I missed anything so far?

「もしや、あなたは小川さんではありませんか?」「そうですが、何か?」

"Might you happen to be Mr. Ogawa?" "Well, yes ... can I help you?"