Jisho

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1. what​See also 何ぞ
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Adverb (fukushi)
2. why; how​See also 何ぞ
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1. but why?; why in the world?; why did you?​Usually written using kana alone
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わけ どうした訳か
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1. somehow; for some reason (or other)​Usually written using kana alone
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2. why​Usually written using kana alone
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そ 其れでこそ
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1. just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...​Usually written using kana alone
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. what; how​
  • えいご英語
  • で
  • この
  • こんちゅう昆虫
  • を
  • なん何と
  • いいます
  • か
  • 。
What do you call this insect in English?
Adverb (fukushi)
2. what (a) ...!; how ...!​Usually written using kana alone, indicates surprise, admiration, etc.
  • なんと
  • すば素晴らしい
  • はつめい発明
  • だろう
  • 。
What a wonderful invention!
Adverb (fukushi)
3. surprisingly; to my amazement; believe it or not; why, ...!​Usually written using kana alone
4. oh my; wow​Usually written using kana alone
5. well, ...; so, ...​Usually written using kana alone, used when asking for confirmation or approval
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Particle, Conjunction
1. if; when; after​also ~だら
  • やってみ
  • たら
  • かんたん簡単
  • でした
  • 。
I found it easy when I gave it a try.
Particle
2. when it comes to ...; as for ...; that ...​Colloquial, indicates light scorn, annoyance, surprise, etc. about a topic
  • うちの
  • ちち父
  • ったら
  • 、
  • よる夜
  • わたし私
  • を
  • ひとり一人で
  • そと外
  • へ
  • だ出して
  • くれない
  • の
  • 。
My father doesn't let me go out alone at night.
Particle
3. why don't you ...; why not ...; how about ...; what about ...​Colloquial, at sentence end
    ホワイト
  • さん
  • に
  • き聞いて
  • み
  • たら
  • ?
Why don't you ask Mr White?
Particle
4. I tell you!; I said ...; I really mean ...​Colloquial, at sentence end; adds emphasis; usu. ったら
  • しず静か
  • に
  • しろ
  • ったら
  • 。
Do be quiet!
Particle
5. vocative particle​Colloquial, indicates frustration, impatience, etc.; usu. ったら
    真理恵
  • ったら
  • 、
  • げんき元気
  • だし
  • なさい
  • よ
  • 。
Do cheer up, Marie!
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ったら
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1. what?​
Adverb (fukushi)
2. for what (reason; cause; thing); why​
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1. Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?​
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なんでよっ
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Particle, Conjunction
1. because; as; since; so; therefore​See also なので, なので after nouns or na-adjectives; more objective and slightly more formal than から
Conjunction
2. because of that; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why; for that reason​at sentence beginning; dated or colloquial
Other forms
んで
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なに それが何か
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1. so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?​See also 何か なにか
  • それがなにそれが何か
  • ぼく
  • には
  • わかっている
  • 。
I have an idea what it is.
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1. something​
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
2. what​Usually written using kana alone
Adverb (fukushi)
3. why; how​
Wikipedia definition
4. Kumo Xi​The Kumo Xi were a Mongolic steppe people located in curr... Read more
Other forms
何ぞ 【なにぞ】、何ぞ 【なぞ】、奚 【なんぞ】、奚 【なにぞ】、奚 【なぞ】
Notes
奚: Rarely-used kanji form. 奚: Rarely-used kanji form. 奚: Rarely-used kanji form.
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だからこそ
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1. for this very reason; that is exactly why​
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な じゃ無いか
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1. isn't it?​Usually written using kana alone
  • あした
  • あめ雨
  • が
  • ふ降る
  • ん
  • じゃないか
  • と
  • しんぱい心配
  • だ
  • 。
I'm afraid it will rain tomorrow.
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2. let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...; shouldn't we ...​Usually written using kana alone, after volitional form of verb
  • あらかじめ
  • じゅんび準備
  • して
  • おこう
  • じゃないか
  • 。
Let's get things ready beforehand.
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そらは 空恥ずかしい
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. feeling ashamed or embarrassed without knowing why​
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どうせだから
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1. might as well; sure, why not; why not use this occasion to ...​
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. somehow; for some reason; without knowing why​Usually written using kana alone, See also 何故か なぜか
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. in spite of oneself; somehow; without knowing why; vaguely​Usually written using kana alone
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それはどうも
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1. why yes, thank you​
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. why?; what for?​Usually written using kana alone
  • テニスウェア
  • って
  • なんで
  • ミニスカート
  • な
  • の
  • かしら
  • ?
I wonder why tennis is played in mini-skirts.
Adverb (fukushi)
2. how?; by what means?​
  • ここ
  • に
  • なんで
  • き来た
  • の
  • ?
How did you come here?
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