- adverb, usually in kana why; how; for what reason
何故
なぜ
why
Meanings
なにゆえ also 何ゆえ
- adverb, formal why
Its kanji
In sentences
何故そう思うの? Why do you think so? #3401625
何故来なかったの? Why didn't you come? #187520
何故彼女は踊っていませんか。 Why isn't she dancing? #3875296
何故彼は失業したと思いますか。 What do you think caused him to lose his job? #187511
何故箱を開けたの? Why did you open the box? #199218
何故空は青いのですか? Why is the sky blue? #2362286
何故私を責めるのですか。 Why are you blaming me for what happened? #11124419