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どうかしたby mere chance, by some chance, somehow or other, in some way
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1.
by some chance, somehow, in some way
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2.
somehow or other, one way or another, by any means possible, by hook or by crook
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今は無理だが、どうかして犬を飼いたい。
It's impossible now, but somehow or other, I want to have a dog. {by mere chance, by some chance, somehow or other, in some way}
どうかして留学したいから先生に相談しよう。
I want to study abroad somehow or other, so I will consult with my teacher. {by mere chance, by some chance, somehow or other, in some way}
父はどうかして暇が出来ると一緒に遊んでくれます。
Whenever my father somehow manages to find free time, he plays with me. {by mere chance, by some chance, somehow or other, in some way}
親とは、どうかして我が子の夢を叶えてやりたいと思うものだ。
Parents, somehow or other, always wish to fulfill their children's dreams. {by mere chance, by some chance, somehow or other, in some way}
両親はどうかして私をハーバードへ行かせようとしたが、失敗に終わった。
My parents somehow tried to send me to Harvard, but it ended in failure. {by mere chance, by some chance, somehow or other, in some way}
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