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A1 Expression
どうかしてby mere chance, by some chance, somehow or other, in some way
Dictionary Definition
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1.
by some chance, somehow, in some way
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.
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 one way or another, so I will consult with my teacher.
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.
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。
I think that parents, one way or another, wish to fulfill their children's dreams.
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 by any means possible tried to send me to Harvard, but it ended in failure.
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