どうして
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Base form as an interrogative adverb. Combines 『どう』 (dou, 'how') and 『して』 (shite, from 『する』 suru, 'to do') to ask for reasons. Example: 『どうして来ましたか？』 (doushite kimashita ka?, 'Why did you come?').
Theme
During a study session at a café, User and their classmate Taro discuss why they chose their majors.
どうして
どうして
why, for what reason
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of 'Why?' as 'dough' (どう dou) plus 'site' (して shite). Picture dough at a baking site and asking 'Why is it here?' → 『どうして』 (doushite, 'why').
Cultural Note
『どうして』 (doushite, 'why') is a common way to ask for reasons in casual and polite speech. It's often used in questions like 『どうしてですか？』 (doushite desu ka?, 'Why is that?').
Forms
Base: どうしてBase form as an interrogative adverb. Combines 『どう』 (dou, 'how') and 『して』 (shite, from 『する』 suru, 'to do') to ask for reasons. Example: 『どうして来ましたか？』 (doushite kimashita ka?, 'Why did you come?').