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如何して

Reading

Kana: どうして
Romaji: doushite
Kana
Romaji

Definition

adv
int
1

why?; for what reason; how; in what way; for what purpose; what for

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: どうやって

Kanji

Readings: ジョ、 ニョ、 ごと.し
Meanings: likeness, like, such as, as if, better, best, equal
Readings: カ、 なに、 なん、 なに-、 なん-
Meaning: what

Example Sentences

どうして(わたし)なの?
➥Why me?
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どうしてダメなの?
➥Why not?
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()がどうしても(ひら)かない。
➥The door will not open.
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どうして()げたの。
➥Why did you run away?
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どうして(つき)(よる)(かがや)くのか。
➥How does the moon shine at night?
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どうして(わたし)()ってるの?
➥How should I know?
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