NichiDict

なぜ

N5
何故
[naze]
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Meanings

1.Adverb

why; how; for what reason

Other Readings

何故」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

なぜ遅れたんですか。

Why were you late?

なぜそんなことを言ったのか分からない。

I don't know why I said such a thing.

なぜこの道を選んだのかと聞かれたら答えに困る。

If asked why I chose this path, I'd have trouble answering.