Translation of Japanese word "どう" to English
どう
どう
[dou]
IPA: /dō/
Meaning
VerbTo what degree or extent.
How to use
どう (dou) — 'how'. どうですか？ — How is it? / How about it? どうぞ — Please (go ahead). どうも — Thanks / somehow / very. どうして — Why / how come.
🇬🇧 English
how
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: どう
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): どう
Romaji Transcription: dou
Example Sentences
どうして早く起きないの?
どうしてはやくおきないの?
Why don't you wake up early?
どうして雨が降るの?
どうしてあめがふるの?
Why is it raining?
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Common phrases
- どうぞ— please (go ahead) / here you go
- どうも— thanks / somehow / very (versatile)
- どうですか？— How about it? / How is it?
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Frequency rank: #15 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "どう" mean?▼
The Japanese word "どう" means "how" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "どう"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to point to a method or state.".
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