JLPT N5 Beginner
どうしたの
Used to ask “What happened?” or “What’s the matter?” concerning a person or situation.
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Other forms
どうした？ informal
どうしたんだ？ informal, more emphasis
どうしましたか？ polite
1 Expression
What's wrong?" / "What's the matter?
Used to express concern and inquire about the cause when someone appears distressed, sick, or is behaving unusually.
2 Expression
What happened to...?
Used to ask about the whereabouts or current status of a specific person or object that is missing or in an unexpected state.
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3 Expression
Why?" / "What's up?
A casual response used to ask for the reason behind someone calling your name, staring at you, or trying to get your attention.
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