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どうして
doushite
Description
「どうして」は、理由や方法を聞くときに使う言葉です。
"どうして" is a word used to ask about reasons or methods.
「なぜ」より少しやわらかくて、会話でよく使われます。
"どうして" is a bit softer than "なぜ" and is often used in conversation.
Meanings
どうしてdoushite
why; for what reason
どうして遅れたの?
Why were you late?
どうしてdoushite
how; by what means
どうしてこれを作ったの?
Why did you make this?
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Notes
- Nuance
どうして is softer and more conversational than 硬い なぜ, and slightly more formal than casual なんで.
- Form
どう (how) + して (te-form of する), literally 'doing how'.
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