どうしても

Frequency rank: 1,477.
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); adverb (fukushi)
  1. by all means; at any cost; no matter what; at any rate; surelyword usually written using kana alone
  2. whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; willy-nillyword usually written using kana alone
  3. on no account; by no meansword usually written using kana alonewith. neg. verb
  4. in the end; in the long run; after all; eventuallyword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • どうしてもFrequency rank: 1,477.
  • しても【どうしても】
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. by all means; at any cost; no matter what; at any rate; surely
    2. This expression is used when one wants to emphasize the necessity or urgency of a certain action, indicating that it should be done regardless of the circumstances.
    I must go, no matter what.
    He needs help by all means.
  2. whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; willy-nilly
    3. This meaning conveys the idea that something will happen regardless of someone's consent or desire. It implies a lack of choice in the matter.
    He has to go, whether he likes it or not.
    She had to do this work, whether she wanted to or not.
  3. on no account; by no means
    4. This is used to insist that something must not or cannot happen under any circumstances. It highlights a firm prohibition or strong reluctance toward a situation.
    That kind of thing is by no means acceptable.
    He must not be allowed to do that on any account.
  4. in the end; in the long run; after all; eventually
    5. This expression is used to indicate a conclusion or outcome that is reached despite various circumstances, often suggesting a sense of inevitability.
    In the end, he will surely succeed.
    No matter what, in the long run, a result will come.
Generated collocations (experimental)
by all meansto go at all costsabsolutely necessarycannot do it no matter whatcannot be stopped no matter whatmust be done at all costswant to meet no matter whatmust say it no matter whatmust accept it at any ratecannot understand no matter whatwill make it happen no matter what
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