どうしても
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word どうしても
1
by all means; at any cost; no matter what; at any rate; surely
Examples
彼女はどうしても自分の思い通りにしようとする。
She will have her own way.
2
whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; willy-nilly
3
With. neg. verb
on no account; by no means
Examples
残念ですが、あなたの名前をどうしても覚えられない。
I'm sorry to say I don't remember your name.
4
in the end; in the long run; after all; eventually
Examples
その計画を成功させるためには君の援助がどうしても必要だ。
Your help is indispensable for the success of the scheme.
Kanji in this Word
如
6 strokes
Frequency: 1704
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
likeness
like
such as
as if
better
best
equal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョ
ニョ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ごと.し
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
き
ね
ゆき
よし
何
7 strokes
Frequency: 340
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
what
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なに
なん
なに-
なん-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あが
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