何とも

なんとも
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

Really; very; extremely—used to emphasize a high degree of something.

Adverb

Examples

その映画は何とも感動的だった。

That movie was really moving.

最近は何とも忙しくて、休む暇もない。

Lately I'm terribly busy and have no time to rest.

彼の演奏は何とも素晴らしかった。

His performance was truly wonderful.

2

(not) anything; not at all; used with negative verbs to mean 'not... at all' or 'can't really...'.

Adverb

Examples

その問題は何とも解決できない。

That problem can't be solved at all.

彼の言うことは何とも信じられない。

I really can't believe what he says.

今のところ何とも言えないが、様子を見よう。

I can't really say at the moment; let's wait and see.

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