何故

「なぜ」

Standard, slightly formal adverb meaning why or for what reason.

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なんで casual

どうして common synonym

Adverb

Why

Requests the underlying reason, cause, or motive for a specific situation or action.

Example

なぜ学校を休んだのですか。

Why were you absent from school?

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何故 (なぜ)

なぜ

Standard, slightly formal adverb meaning why or for what reason.

Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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