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nande
adverb

Alternate Written Forms:

[なん()·]
nande

English Meaning(s) for なんで

adverb
  1. why?; what for?
  2. how?; by what means?

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Sample Sentences for なんで

Why did I buy flowers?! Why are you asking me a question like that? I bought them because I wanted to buy them, ok!
I wonder why Tom didn't call me.
I wonder how figure-skaters are able to keep from being dizzy when they spin really fast.
Why wouldn't you listen to his advice?
Why are men strong even if they're slender?

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