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JLPT N3 Intermediate

どの様

「どのよう」

Formal and polite way to ask “how” or “what kind of”.

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Other forms

どのような used before a noun
どんな casual equivalent for "what kind of"
どう casual equivalent for "how"
1 Adverb

How" / "In what way

Serves as the formal equivalent of どう when inquiring about the method, process, or condition of a situation.

Example

駅 まで は どのよう に 行け ば 一番 早い です か 。

What's the fastest way to get to the station?

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2 Adjective (Na-type)

What kind of

Functions as a pre-nominal modifier to politely inquire about the nature, type, or specific characteristics of a noun.

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どの様 (どのよう)
どのよう
Formal and polite way to ask "how" or "what kind of".
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この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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