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VocabJLPT N5

somehow

Pre-Noun Adjectival

Also written as 如何した

Definitions

1. somehow
2. how

This casual phrase is used to ask someone what happened or what is wrong. It is typically used when someone notices that a person looks upset, injured, or is acting differently than usual, and functions similarly to asking "What's the matter?"

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"What happened to your face?" the teacher asked.

Sentence 2

You forgot something that simple? Are you okay?

Sentence 3

There's a crowd in front of the store — I wonder what's going on.

Sentence 4

There's a car parked in front of the house — wonder what's up.

Sentence 5

You look exhausted — what happened?