Dictionary🇯🇵 Japanese → 🇺🇸 English
なんで
nande
Description
「なんで」は理由をきくときに使う言葉です。
"なんで" is a word used when asking for a reason.
友だちや家族と話すときによく使いますが、少しくだけた言い方です。
It is often used when talking with friends or family, but it is a somewhat casual expression.
Meanings
なんでnande
why; for what reason
なんで泣いているの？
Why are you crying?
なんでnande
how; by what means
学校になんで行くの、バス？
Why do you go to school, by bus?
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Notes
- Nuance
なんで is casual; どうして is softer and なぜ is more formal or written.
- Etymology
from 何 (nani/nan) + で, literally 'by what' or 'for what'.
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