なぜ
なぜ
naze
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 7 - JLPT N5

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なぜ (なぜ (naze)) means "Why". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Why

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Example Sentences

なぜ彼はそんなことをしたのか、理由が分からない。

なぜかれはそんなことをしたのか、りゆうがわからない。

I don't understand why he did such a thing.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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