Shirabe
Common Adverb
English jmdict
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adverb (fukushi) word usually written using kana alone why;how;for what reason
How come you're still working?
English jmdict
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adverb (fukushi) formal or literary term why
Other forms
Common conjunction
English jmdict
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conjunction word usually written using kana alone because;the reason is;if you want to know why
Brace yourselves! From today I'm learning the piano. Why? Because I want to become a music teacher!