why in Japanese
why in Japanese is 何故, なんで, どうして — why means for what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
why in Japanese
何故
Pronounced: naniyue
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
なんで
Pronounced: nande
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
どうして
Pronounced: dōshite
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
何故
Pronounced: naniyue
Reason.
どうして
Pronounced: dōshite
Reason.
What does "why" mean?
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adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
"Why did you leave so early?"
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noun The reason behind something.
"We may never learn the why of his decision."
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intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.
"Why, I never expected to see you here!"
why in a sentence
- Why did you leave so early?
- I don't know why she said that.
- We may never learn the why of his decision.
- Understanding the why helps you accept the outcome.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "why" in Japanese?
"why" in Japanese is 何故, なんで, どうして. why means: For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
How do you pronounce 何故?
"why" in Japanese is 何故, pronounced "naniyue".
How do you use "why" in a sentence?
Example: "Why did you leave so early?" In Japanese, "why" is 何故, なんで, どうして.
Are there other ways to say "why" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "why": 何故, なんで, どうして.
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