何で
なんで
nande
VocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3
Meaning
why
What for
Signification
pourquoi
dans quel but
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 何で (なんで) means 'Why'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of why.
Example Sentences
何でそんなに怒っているの？
なんでそんなにおこっているの？
Why are you so angry?
Pourquoi es-tu si en colère ?
何でこんなに時間がかかるの？
なんでこんなにじかんがかかるの？
Why does it take so long?
Pourquoi est-ce que ça prend autant de temps ?
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