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8課 疑問詞
From doubt
8課

なんで

接続:なんで + sentence
Why; equal to what. In conversation, ask for reasons or means depending on the context.
注意 / Note:なんで có thể mơ hồ; hỏi phương tiện rõ hơn có thể dùng 何で, hỏi lý do lịch sự dùng どうして.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Ask for reasons or means according to context
Wonder: Is the answer “because…” or “by…”?
Avoid: Don't use it if you need a formal question about the reason
Tip to remember: なんで casual, どうして neutral, なぜ formal
Check again: If the latter is 会社へ行きます, the means can be asked; look at the answer
なんで日本語を勉強していますか。
Why are you learning Japanese?
何で会社へ行きますか。
What means of transportation do you use to get to work?
なんで昨日休んだのですか。
Why did you rest yesterday?

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