Nani?! (何？！)
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# Meaning
An exclamation of shock or surprise. Often follows 'Omae wa mou shindeiru'.
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Example Sentences
1
何？！そんなはずはない！
Nani?! Sonna hazu wa nai!
"What?! That can't be!"
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Used when a character is shocked by an unexpected revelation or turn of events.
2
何だと？！
Nan da to?!
"What did you say?!"
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A more aggressive form expressing disbelief or anger at what someone just said.
3
何？！まさか...！
Nani?! Masaka...!
"What?! It can't be...!"
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Expressing shock and disbelief, often when realizing something terrible or surprising.
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