何で
なんで
nande
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
何で (なんで (nande)) means "Why?". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Why?
Also : How?
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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?
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?
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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