• A phrase used to politely ask someone what is troubling them.
  • Often used to check on someone's situation or feelings when you sense that they may be upset, distressed, or in an unusual state.

Meaning

What's wrong?; What happened?

Example Sentences

  • 今日(きょう)は、(つか)れていますね。どうしたんですか。
    You look tired today. What's wrong?
  • 授業(じゅぎょう)(おく)れるのは、(めずら)しいですね。どうしたんですか。
    It's unusual for you to be late for class. What happened?
  • ちょっと(かな)しそうですね。どうしたんですか。
    You look a little sad. What happened?

Tags

JLPT N5