Nani?! (何？！)

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# Meaning

An exclamation of shock or surprise. Often follows 'Omae wa mou shindeiru'.

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何？！そんなはずはない！

Nani?! Sonna hazu wa nai!

"What?! That can't be!"

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Used when a character is shocked by an unexpected revelation or turn of events.

何だと？！

Nan da to?!

"What did you say?!"

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A more aggressive form expressing disbelief or anger at what someone just said.

何？！まさか...！

Nani?! Masaka...!

"What?! It can't be...!"

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Expressing shock and disbelief, often when realizing something terrible or surprising.

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From: General Anime

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