come again? what did you say again? (asking the listener to repeat what was said) / what!? (expressing disbelief and shock)

Used with uncertain information. / no matter the circumstances

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see なん, でも.

(more informal) Alternative form of なのだ (na no da)

Used in reproach. / Used in relief.

(informal, men's speech) you (plural)

et tu, Brute

心構え: preparedness, readiness

前舌母音: front vowel

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