どうして
Reading: どうして
Meaning: why, how come, for what reason
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Example Sentence
Why are you studying Japanese?
Usage Notes
Common way to ask 'why' in casual conversation. More informal than なぜ. Can express surprise or curiosity about reasons. Often used with の or んですか at the end.
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