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どうも

doumo

Description

「どうも」は、あいさつやお礼のときによく使う、とても便利な言葉です。

"どうも" is a very useful word often used for greetings and thanks.

みじかく「どうも」と言うだけで、「ありがとう」や「こんにちは」のいみになります。

Just saying "どうも" briefly can mean "thank you" or "hello".

Meanings

どうもdoumo

thanks (casual, short for arigatou)

手伝ってくれて、どうも。

Thanks for helping me.

どうもdoumo

a light casual greeting (hi/hello)

あ、どうも。おひさしぶりです。

Oh, hello. Long time no see.

どうもdoumo

somehow; for some reason; no matter how

どうも体の調子が悪い。

I don't feel well.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    Very versatile filler; tone and context decide whether it means thanks, hello, or 'somehow'.

  • Usage

    Often paired, as in どうもありがとう or どうもすみません, to strengthen the phrase.

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