どうして
どうして
doushite
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 7 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
どうして (どうして (doushite)) means "Why". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Why
Also : How · By what means · for what reason
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Example Sentences
どうしてそのような決定をしたのか、彼の理由を聞きたいと思う。
どうしてそのようなけっていをしたのか、かれのりゆうをききたいとおもう。
I want to hear why he made such a decision.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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