How to say 'No matter what' or 'By all means' in Japanese | どうしても

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Meaning

No matter what, By all means

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Explanation

The Japanese adverb 'どうしても (どうしても)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'no matter what,' which is used to express that something cannot be achieved or avoided regardless of effort or circumstances. For example: I can't understand it no matter what「どうしても理解できない」(どうしてもりかいできない). The second meaning is 'by all means,' which is used to express a strong determination or necessity to achieve something. For example: I must pass the exam by all means「どうしても試験に合格しなければならない」(どうしてもしけんにごうかくしなければならない). The nuance of this word often conveys a sense of urgency or strong will.

Part Of Speech

adverb

Frequency

5403

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting