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なぜか

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word なぜか

何故か
Adverb
Usually kana
Freq #1516
1

somehow; for some reason; without knowing why

Examples
彼女はなぜかふさいでいる。
She looks blue for some reason.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 340
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

what

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なに
なん
なに-
なん-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あが
9 strokes
Frequency: 612
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

happenstance
especially
intentionally
reason
cause
circumstances
the late
therefore
consequently

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆえ
ふる.い
もと
📝

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