1 Adverb
"Why?" / "For what reason?"
Functions as a casual interrogative to ask for the cause, reason, or motive behind a situation.
Example
なんで 昨日 パーティー に 来なかった の ？
Why didn't you come to the party yesterday?
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2 Adverb
"How?" / "With what?"
Asks about the specific instrument, tool, or mode of transportation used to perform an action.
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