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どう
dou
Description
「どう」は、方法や様子、意見などをたずねる時に使う言葉です。
"どう" is a word used to ask about methods, conditions, opinions, etc.
友達に「元気？」と聞く時など、会話でとてもよく使います。
It is often used in conversation, such as when asking a friend "How are you?".
Meanings
どうdou
how; in what way
駅にはどう行きますか。
How do I get to the station?
どうdou
how about; what do you think
この料理はどうですか。
How is this dish?
どうdou
how (asking about state or opinion)
最近、仕事はどう？
How's work lately?
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
どう asks about manner or state; どんな asks 'what kind of' before a noun.
- Form
どうですか is a common polite way to ask opinions or make suggestions.
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