なぜ
なぜ
naze
nounVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

なぜ (なぜ (naze)) means "why". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

why

Also : how · for what reason

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine a "Why" bird screaming at a confused cat to explain why it has no tail, making you wonder why it's so angry.

Example Sentences

私はなぜが好きです。

わたしはなぜがすきです。

I like why.

Kanji in this word

何
What
Kunなに、なん
Onか
JLPT N5
故
Cause / Reason / The Late
Kunゆえ、ふる.い、もと
Onこ
JLPT N1

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