どんな

This is the 386th most frequent Japanese word.


どんな

"どんな" means "what kind of" or "what sort of."


The word 'どんな' is used to ask about the type or category that the speaker wishes to know about.

どんな本が好きですか?

What kind of books do you like?


The word 'どんな' emphasizes that the statement applies to any or every situation.

どんな状況でも最善を尽くします。

I will do my best no matter the situation.


The word 'どんな' is used as an interrogative to inquire about the nature or characteristics of the subject in question.

彼がどんな人か知りません。

I don’t know what kind of person he is.