Vocabulary

What does なぜ (naze) mean?

なぜ means why.

Quick facts
Readingなぜ
Romajinaze
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
なぜ
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworknaze

why

GenkiGenki 19

Example sentences

  • Why are you crying?

  • Why do you study Japanese?

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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