Vocabulary
何となく

何なんとなく

nantonaku
Common N3 adverb

Translations

1. somehow
2. vaguely

Notes

The phrase '何となく' is often used to express a feeling or action that lacks a clear reason or explanation. It conveys a sense of intuition or vagueness.

Examples

今日は何なんとなく気分きぶんがいい。

Kyou wa nantonaku kibun ga ii.

I feel good today for some reason.

何なんとなく彼かれが来くる気きがする。

Nantonaku kare ga kuru ki ga suru.

I have a feeling that he will come somehow.

何なんとなく寂さびしい。

Nantonaku sabishii.

I feel lonely for some reason.