Vocab Info
N5 Adverb
なぜwhy, how
Dictionary Definition
Common
Bunpro Summary
A slightly casual way to ask about the reason or cause for something.
Adverb
1.
why, how, for what reason
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
何故 【なぜ】
Details
Pitch Accent
な
ぜ
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なぜここにきたの?
Why did you come here?
あなたはなぜ背が高いのですか?
Why are you tall?
クラスメイト:「なぜ君は僕に意地悪をするの?」
Classmate: 'Why are you mean to me?'
なぜこの国のお給料は一向に上がらないのですか。
Why doesn't the salary of this country rise at all?
生徒:「なぜ僕だけ居残りなんですか。」先生:「宿題を忘れたからです。」
Student: 'Why do only I get detention?' Teacher: 'It's because you forgot your homework.'
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