なんて (Nante) is a Japanese particle meaning “things like, something like, someone like, such a thing as”.

Meanings

  1. particle, adverbthings like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think thatexpresses disdain, dislike, astonishment, etc.

Examples

  • Physics be hanged!

  • It is irresponsible of you to break your promise.

  • What a crank he is!

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).