どうして
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word どうして
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
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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