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wherefore in Japanese

wherefore in Japanese is 何故 — wherefore means for what reason; why (archaic).

wherefore in Japanese

何故
conj
Pronounced: naniyue
(archaic) Because of which.

What does "wherefore" mean?

  1. adv For what reason; why (archaic).
    "Wherefore art thou Romeo?"
  2. noun A reason or purpose, especially in the phrase "the whys and wherefores."
    "She never explained the whys and wherefores of her decision."
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wherefore in a sentence

  • Wherefore art thou Romeo?
  • She never explained the whys and wherefores of her decision.

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What is "wherefore" in Japanese?

"wherefore" in Japanese is 何故. wherefore means: For what reason; why (archaic).

How do you pronounce 何故?

"wherefore" in Japanese is 何故, pronounced "naniyue".

How do you use "wherefore" in a sentence?

Example: "Wherefore art thou Romeo?" In Japanese, "wherefore" is 何故.

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