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We found 7 words and 264 examples matching 'なんで'
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1. why?; what for?  (often written with kana only)
2. how?; by what means?
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expression, adverb
1. any; whatever one likes; by all means; anything; everything  (often written with kana only)
expression
2. I am told; I understand; they say; I hear  (at start of sentence; often written with kana only)
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expression
because; the reason why is  (see also: なぜかというと; often written with kana only)
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expression
what the hell; what the fuck; what are you going on about; you've got to be kidding  (regional dialect: Kansai-ben)
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Most common form: 何でも屋
noun
1. Jack of all trades
2. general merchant
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なんでパーティー
きませんでした

Why didn't you go to the party?
ここなにで

How did you come here?
なん
わたし
Why me?
なんで

Why do you ask?
なん
できている
What's it made from?
 
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