どうして
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Meanings
Adverb
1. how; in what way; by what means (Usually kana)
2. why; for what reason; for what purpose; what for (Usually kana)
3. cannot possibly (Usually kana)
Interjection
4. no way (Usually kana, often as どうして、どうして)
Pitch accent
どうして
Examples263
How did the news get out?
Why should I apologize to you?
How come you are here?
I don't know what to do.
What have you come here for?
What has brought you here?