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"What the hell" in japanese?

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SkyDiver
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"What the hell" in japanese?

Postby SkyDiver » November 3rd, 2007 9:00 am

What would be the initial short phrase reaction if you see somethng like THIS? Nandeyaro pops into my mind, but I don't know if it's suitable since I don't know the exact meaning.
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jemstone
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Postby jemstone » November 3rd, 2007 2:54 pm

i usually say "nani ka!?" at things like this...
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markystar
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Postby markystar » November 3rd, 2007 2:59 pm

me personally...

i'd just say すげー！
and then laugh until i fall out of the chair :obaka:
ねぇ、ねぇ、私前にバンドキャンプでさ…
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Ulver_684
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Postby Ulver_684 » November 6th, 2007 3:22 am

markystar wrote:me personally...

i'd just say すげー！
and then laugh until i fall out of the chair :obaka:


Marky-san! :wink:

You really are very funny person, :lol: :karakau:

Keep it up! :wink:
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CoryInJapan
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Postby CoryInJapan » November 6th, 2007 4:53 pm

jemstone wrote:i usually say "nani ka!?" at things like this...


really, nani ka..i would have never thought about saying that...hmmmm
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jkeyz15
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Postby jkeyz15 » November 6th, 2007 11:12 pm

As you probably already know "what the hell" won't always come out the same in Japanese. Generally speaking I would say something like "nan da sore" (nan da kore) etc.
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jemstone
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Postby jemstone » November 7th, 2007 2:35 am

CoryInJapan wrote:
jemstone wrote:i usually say "nani ka!?" at things like this...


really, nani ka..i would have never thought about saying that...hmmmm

it's the closest thing i know to saying "WHAT??".. heeh

or sometimes i just go あ!
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