何か用

なんかよう
Alternative readings: なにかよう
Alternative writings: なんか用, なにか用
Frequency:
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"What do you want?" or "Can I help you?" — a curt way to ask if someone needs something.

Expression

Examples

玄関先で知らない人にいきなり「何か用?」と聞かれた。

A stranger at the door suddenly asked me, "What do you want?"

上司に呼ばれて行くと、机の前で「何か用ですか」と短く言われた。

When I went to see my boss I was asked briefly, "Do you need something?"

通りでぶつかった人に「何か用?」と言われて、驚いた。

When I bumped into someone on the street they said, "What do you want?", and I was surprised.

友達がぼんやりしているときに、冗談めかして「何か用?」とからかった。

I teased my friend jokingly with "Need something?" when they were spacing out.