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どう

dou

Description

「どう」は、方法や状態、相手の様子などを聞くときに使う言葉です。

"どう" is a word used to ask about methods, conditions, or someone's state.

「どうやって行くの?」「調子はどう?」のように、よく会話で使います。

"どう" is often used in conversation, as in "どうやって行くの?" (How do you go?) or "調子はどう?" (How are you?).

Meanings

どうdou

how; in what way

駅までどう行きますか。

How do I get to the station?

どうdou

how about; what do you think

この服、どう思う?

What do you think of these clothes?

どうdou

how (asking about condition)

最近、仕事はどう?

How's work lately?

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Notes

  • Nuance

    どう asks about manner/state; どうして asks about reason (why).

  • Usage

    softens invitations and offers, e.g. お茶でもどう? (How about some tea?).

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