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wherefore Meaning in Japanese (wherefore 英語 意味)

なぜ
なぜ in English:wherefore
IPA:wɛərˈfɔːr
Quick Answer • 要約

wherefore の日本語の意味は「なぜ」です。 (何のために、どのような理由で。理由や目的を尋ねる際に用いられる。)

Definitions of Wherefore

  1. 1
    adverb(archaic)
    なぜ

    Used to ask for the reason or purpose of something; why.

    何のために、どのような理由で。理由や目的を尋ねる際に用いられる。

Example Sentences

formal

“Wherefore did you commit such a grave error?”

なぜそんな重大な過ちを犯したのですか？

literary, archaic

“O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?”

おお、ロミオ、ロミオ！なぜあなたはロミオなのですか？

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

whyfor what reasonwhat for

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

wherefore art thouexpression

An archaic way of asking 'why are you?' or 'why is your name?' often used in a literary context to question identity or purpose.