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どうして
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word どうして.
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Entry
1
Adverb (fukushi)
how; in what way; by what means
Examples
そのニュースはどうして漏れたのだろう。
How did the news get out?
2
Adverb (fukushi)
why; for what reason; for what purpose; what for
Examples
どうしてあなたにお詫びする理由があるのですか。
Why should I apologize to you?
3
Adverb (fukushi)
cannot possibly
4
Interjection; Often as どうして、どうして
no way
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