- 何 — what
- 何人 — how many people
- 何時 — what time
- 何時 — when
- 何日 — what day
- 何事 — what happened / what matter
- 何回 — how many times
One of the most frequently used kanji in everyday Japanese questions. Originally derived from 荷 (to carry), the meaning evolved to express uncertainty and inquiry.
何ですか?
What is it?
何を食べますか?
What will you eat?
何時に会いましょうか?
What time shall we meet?