Vocab Info

N5 Interjection, Adverb

どうもthanks, thank you, somehow, in spite of oneself, try as one might, no matter how hard one may try (to,not to), for some reason

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Interjection

      1.

      thank you, thanks

      Abbreviation,
    2. Adverb

      2.

      much (thanks), very (sorry), quite (regret)

    3. Adverb

      3.

      quite, really, mostly

    4. Adverb

      4.

      somehow

    5. Adverb

      5.

      in spite of oneself, try as one might, no matter how hard one may try (to, not to)

    6. Interjection

      6.

      greetings, hello, goodbye

    All Forms

    どうも

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    Examples

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      どうも納得(なっとく)できない。

      Somehow I'm not convinced.

      • N5

      (かれ)のことはどうも苦手(にがて)だ。

      Try as I might, I'm no good when it comes to him.

      • N5

      (あに):「自転車(じてんしゃ)(なお)したよ。」(おとうと):「どうも、ありがとう。」

      Older brother: 'I fixed the bike.' Younger brother: 'Thanks!'

      • N5

      おばあちゃん:「美味(おい)しいおはぎを(つく)ったよ。」(まご):「どうも、ありがとう。」

      Grandmother: 'I made some nice ohagi!' Grandchild: 'Thanks, thanks a lot.'

      ミチル:「あんたの荷物(にもつ)(はこ)んでおいたよ。」ハナ:「どうも。」

      Mitchell: 'I carried your luggage for you.' Hannah: 'Thanks.'

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