どうして
- how; in what way; by what meansword usually written using kana alonesee also
- why; for what reason; for what purpose; what forword usually written using kana alone
- cannot possiblyword usually written using kana alone
- no wayword usually written using kana aloneoften as どうして、どうして
adverb (fukushi)
interjection (kandoushi)
Other forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- how; in what way; by what means
- why; for what reason; for what purpose; what for
This meaning indicates a question about the method or manner in which something is done or achieved.
This meaning is used to ask for the reason or purpose behind an action or situation.