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doushite
adverb, interjection

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[ど(如)·う(何)·し·て]
doushite
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English Meaning(s) for どうして

adverb
  1. how; in what way; by what means
  2. why; for what reason; for what purpose; what for
  3. cannot possibly
interjection
  1. no way (often as どうして、どうして)
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Sample Sentences for どうして

How did the accident come about?
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How dare you say such a thing to me?
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Why did you buy the same camera I have?
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Does Tom know why Mary doesn't want to go to Boston with us?
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How should I know where he is?
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