Jisho

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どう 如何しても
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Adverb (fukushi)
1. by all means; at any cost; no matter what; at any rate; surely​Usually written using kana alone
  • かのじょ彼女
  • は
  • どうしても
  • じぶん自分
  • の
  • おもいどお思い通り
  • に
  • しようとする
    • 。
She will have her own way.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Adverb (fukushi)
2. whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; willy-nilly​Usually written using kana alone
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Adverb (fukushi)
3. on no account; by no means​Usually written using kana alone, with. neg. verb
  • ざんねん残念
  • ですが
    • 、
  • あなた
  • の
  • なまえ名前
  • を
  • どうしても
  • おぼ覚えられない
    • 。
I'm sorry to say I don't remember your name.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Adverb (fukushi)
4. in the end; in the long run; after all; eventually​Usually written using kana alone
  • その
  • けいかく計画
  • を
  • せいこう成功
  • させる
  • ために
  • は
  • きみ君の
  • えんじょ援助
  • が
  • どうしても
  • ひつよう必要
  • だ
    • 。
Your help is indispensable for the success of the scheme.
Notes
如何しても: Rarely-used kanji form.

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