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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

    1. Expression

      1. 1.

        by some chance, somehow, in some way

      2. 2.

        somehow or other, one way or another, by any means possible, by hook or by crook

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    どうかして

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      (いま)無理(むり)だが、どうかして(いぬ)()いたい。

      It's impossible now, but somehow or other, I want to have a dog.

      • N1

      どうかして留学(りゅうがく)したいから先生(せんせい)相談(そうだん)しよう。

      I want to study abroad one way or another, so I will consult with my teacher.

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      (ちち)どうかし(ひま)出来(でき)ると一緒(いっしょ)(あそ)んでくれます。

      Whenever my father somehow manages to find free time, he plays with me.

      • N1

      (おや)とは、どうかし()()(ゆめ)(かな)えてやりたいと(おも)うものだ。

      I think that parents, one way or another, wish to fulfill their children's dreams.

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      両親(りょうしん)どうかして(わたし)をハーバードへ()かせようとしたが、失敗(しっぱい)()わった。

      My parents by any means possible tried to send me to Harvard, but it ended in failure.

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