どんな
どんな
JLPT N5 · vocab_demonstrative
Meaning
What kind of
Examples

どんな音楽が好きですか。

What kind of music do you like?

📖 How to Use

「どんな」means "What kind of." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

When you see 「どんな」in a sentence, pay attention to the particle that follows — it changes how the word functions.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

「どんな」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「どんな」mean in Japanese?+
「どんな」means "What kind of". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_demonstrative" category.
How do you read 「どんな」?+
「どんな」is read as「どんな」.
Is 「どんな」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「どんな」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「どんな」?+
どんな音楽が好きですか。 — What kind of music do you like?

Practice 「どんな」 with spaced repetition