なぜか (nazeka)
Somehow; for an unexplained reason; used also as the question word 'why?'
Meaning & usage
なぜか is an adverbial expression meaning that something happens without a clear or explainable reason. It is placed before the verb, adjective or phrase it modifies, as in なぜか急ぐ気は起こらない. It appears in plain statements and carries no particular politeness restriction.
Example sentences 8
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その教師はいつも「なぜか」と考える生徒を高く評価する。
The teacher always thinks highly of the students who try to think, "Why?".
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ここの映画館のポップコーンはなぜかキャラメル味がない。
For some reason, this movie theater doesn't serve caramel popcorn.
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なぜか、急ぐ気は起こらない。時間は、十分ある。
Somehow I just don't feel like hurrying. I have enough time.
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メッセージがなぜか文字化けしていたので、修復して読みました。
For some reason the message text was corrupted, so I restored it before reading.
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なぜか勉強を始めると眠くなっちゃうんだ。
For some reason, I feel sleepy when I start studying.
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「夕陽を見るとなぜか子供の頃を思い出すんだよね」「ああ、分かる」
"Somehow watching the evening sunset brings back my childhood memories." "Mm, same here."
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なぜかぞろ目を見るとうれしいんだよな。
For some reason, I'm happy when I see doubles.
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私は彼になぜかと尋ねる手紙をかいた。
I wrote him to ask why.