なあ

彼はよく食べるなあ。

He eats a lot!

素晴らしい映画だなあと思った。

I was so impressed by that (wonderful) movie. (literally: What a wonderful movie, I thought.)

まだ間に合うかなあ。

I wonder if I can still make it in time.

河合君、早く来ないかなあ。

I wish Kawai would come soon.

車があったらいいなあ。

I wish I had a car. (literally: It would be nice if I had a car.)

よく飲んだなあ。

We drank a lot! / Did we drink!

あのけちの吉田がよく金を出したなあ。

I'm surprised that that stingy guy Yoshida gave money.

家が欲しいなあ。

I want a house so badly.

山内さん、今日は来ないかなあ。

I wonder if Mr. Yamauchi is not coming today.

何か面白い映画はないかなあ。

I wonder if there is (literally: isn't) an interesting movie.

彼女、こんなことを言っても怒らないかなあ。

I wonder if she will (literally: won't) get mad if I say such a thing.

タイガース、今日勝たないかなあ。

I wish the Tigers would win today.

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