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
1
conjunction word usually written using kana alone because;for;the reason why is ...
The meeting was put off because John was sick.