なんとなく

nantonaku

for some reason, vaguely

AdverbJLPT N3

What does なんとなく mean?

なんとなく is a Japanese adverb meaning “for some reason” or “vaguely” in English. It is written as なんとなく in hiragana, and nantonaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

なんとなく彼の気持ちが分かる。

I sort of understand how he feels.

なんとなく外に出たくなった。

For some reason, I felt like going out.

More JLPT N3 words

追うおうou
to chase, to pursue
少女しょうじょshoujo
young girl
含むふくむfukumu
to contain, to include
流すながすnagasu
to let (something) flow
抱えるかかえるkakaeru
to hold, to carry (in one's arms)
事情じじょうjijou
circumstances, reasons
救うすくうsukuu
to rescue, to save (from danger)
興奮こうふんkoufun
excitement, agitation