Translation of Japanese word "どうせ" to English
どうせ
どうせ
[douse]
IPA: /dōse/
Meaning
VerbRegardless; anyhow.
How to use
どうせ (douse) — 'anyway / in any case / it'll happen no matter what'. どうせ失敗する — It'll fail anyway. Implies resignation or inevitability.
🇬🇧 English
anyway / どうせ
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: どうせ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): どうせ
Romaji Transcription: douse
Example Sentences
どうせ、明日は雨が降るだろう。
どうせ、あすはあめがふるだろう。
Anyway, it will rain tomorrow.
どうせ、試験は難しいだろう。
どうせ、しけんはむずかしいだろう。
Anyway, the exam will be difficult.
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Common phrases
- どうせ〜— It'll ~ anyway / ~ no matter what
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Frequency rank: #283 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "どうせ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "どうせ" means "anyway / どうせ" in English.
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The word "どうせ" is read as "どうせ" (douse). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when the conclusion is already known.".
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