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GrammarJLPT N5
why?
Adverb

Definitions

  1. 1. why?
  2. 2. what for?
  3. 3. how?
This expression means "why" or "how come" and is used in casual speech to ask for a reason or explanation. It is an informal alternative to a more formal word for "why" and is very common in everyday conversation.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Your friends are coming over — why are you still in bed?

Sentence 2

Why did you forget about yesterday's plans?

Sentence 3

A: Why are you mad? B: Because you forgot our plans.

Sentence 4

Why weren't you able to send that message yesterday?

Sentence 5

You seem down today — what's going on?