なにか・なにも (Something)
Something, Nothing, Anything, Not anything, Some kind of, Not any kind of
JLPT N5
Pattern
なにか (affirmative) / なにも + negative
How it works
なにか means “something” and なにも + negative means “nothing”. Particles attach after か: なにかで (by some means), なにかを. が and を are often dropped after なにか.
Examples
- なにか 飲みませんか。Would you like something to drink?
- けさは なにも 食べませんでした。I didn't eat anything this morning.
- 作りかたを なにかで 読みました。I read how to make it somewhere.
Related grammar
Further reading
Bunpro N5 · Lesson 8Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.