can someone break down the different ways "なんか" gets used in Japanese? Specifically:
- How does it work when it means "something" or "somewhat"?
- How does it show a vague or unclear feeling, like "for some reason"?
- What’s up with it as a filler word, like "um" or "well"?
- How does it mean "or something like that" or "similar stuff"?
- How does it show disdain or disrespect, especially in negative or dismissive contexts?
In the sentence "なんかお兄ちゃん高校入って冷たくなったね," how’s "なんか" being used? What’s its role in this context, and how does it shape the overall meaning of the sentence?
by SASA_78m