なんて

Things like, what a, or to think that; conveys surprise, admiration, or disdain.

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なんか more casual equivalent

って casual quoting particle

1 Particle, Adverb

What a...! / Things like...

Emphasizes the speaker’s subjective assessment of a topic, ranging from extreme humility or disdain to overwhelming admiration.

Example

なんてきれいな景色なんだろう。

What a beautiful view!

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2 Particle

The idea that... / Saying that...

A casual particle used to quote speech or thoughts, signaling that the content is unexpected, absurd, or impressive.

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なんて

Things like, what a, or to think that; conveys surprise, admiration, or disdain.

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