Adverb
どうも
- A versatile adverb to convey politeness, gratitude, or uncertainty, as its meaning depends on the context in which it's used.
- It is often used in the following social situations:
- Expressing deep gratitude
e.g. どうもありがとうございます。
- Making assumptions
e.g. 最近、彼女はどうも忙しいようだ。
- Having doubts
e.g. 彼が真面目な人かどうか、どうも分からない。
- Casual greetings
e.g. どうもこんにちは。
Example Sentences
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どうもありがとうございます。Thank you very much.
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どうも。お元気でしたか。Hi. How are you?
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彼はどうも仕事を辞めるらしい。He seems to be quitting his job.
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彼女がどうして彼と結婚したのか、どうも分からない。I don't understand why she married him.
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姉は、最近、元気がない。どうも、恋人と別れたらしい。My sister hasn't been feeling well lately. It seems she broke up with her boyfriend.
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ほら、行くぞ！どうもすみませんでした。Hey, let's go! Thank you very much.
Tags
JLPT N5