何しろ【なにしろ】

何しろ (なにしろ) is an adverb used to emphasize a reason or cause, often translating to "after all," "at any rate," "anyway," or "no wonder." It introduces a strong justification for a statement, highlighting a fact that the speaker considers undeniable or self-evident. The speaker uses 何しろ to say, "Given this obvious fact, the result/conclusion naturally follows."

Emphasizing a reason

The most common use of 何しろ is to present a compelling reason that explains or justifies the main point. The reason given is typically something the listener would readily accept.

Here, 何しろ highlights the reason as something obvious or hard to argue with, making the conclusion seem natural.

"No wonder" / "It's only natural"

何しろ can also convey the nuance of "no wonder" – the speaker presents a fact that makes a particular outcome completely unsurprising.

Position in the sentence

何しろ typically appears at the beginning of a clause that states the reason, often followed by から, ので, んだから, or もので. The main point (result or conclusion) usually comes in the second clause.

Related expressions

• なにせ – A synonym of 何しろ with the same meaning and usage; slightly more casual.
• とにかく – Similar in meaning ("anyway"), but とにかく focuses more on urging action or shifting topics, while 何しろ emphasizes a reason.