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why Meaning in Japanese (why 英語 意味)

adverbなぜ
conjunctionなぜなら
interjectionどうして
なぜ in English:why
IPA:na.ze
Quick Answer • 要約

why の日本語の意味は「なぜ, なぜなら, どうして」です。 (何かに対する理由や目的を尋ねる際に使われる。)

Definitions of Why

  1. 1
    adverb
    なぜ

    Used to ask for the reason or purpose of something.

    何かに対する理由や目的を尋ねる際に使われる。

  2. 2
    conjunction
    なぜなら

    Used to introduce a clause of reason.

    理由を示す節を導入する際に使われる。

  3. 3
    interjection
    どうして

    Expressing mild surprise, indignation, or protest.

    軽い驚き、憤り、または抗議を表す。

Example Sentences

casual

“Why did you come late today?”

今日なぜ遅刻したのですか？

casual

“I don't understand why she is upset.”

彼女がなぜ怒っているのか理解できない。

casual

“Why, that's a wonderful surprise!”

どうして、それは素晴らしいサプライズだ！

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

for what reasonhow come

Inflected Word Forms

nounwherefore
pluralwhys

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

Why not?expression

Used to suggest or agree to something, or to ask for a reason not to do something.

That's whyexpression

Used to explain the reason for something previously stated or implied.

The whys and whereforesidiom

The full set of reasons or explanations for something.