何しろ (shiro)

Meaning & usage

何しろ means after all or at any rate and introduces the reason or background that explains a previous statement. It is an independent adverb placed at the start of a clause, so it does not conjugate or attach to a specific verb, noun, or adjective form. The clause it introduces often ends with から, んだから, or のだ to make the explanatory link clear.

Example sentences 8

1. 弟おとうとは毎日まいにち疲つかれている。何なにしろ学校がっこうの後あとバイトまでしているのだ。

   My little brother is tired every day. After all, he works a part-time job even after school.

2. この店はいつも混んでいる。何しろ安くてうまいんだから。

   This restaurant is always crowded. When all is said and done, it's cheap and delicious.

3. 姉は英語が得意だ。何しろ海外で五年間働いていたのです。

   My older sister is great at English. In fact, she worked abroad for five years.

4. 彼は朝が弱い。何しろ夜遅くまでゲームをするから。

   He is bad at mornings. After all, he plays games until late at night.

5. この電車は空いている。何しろ朝が早いんだから。

   This train is empty. After all, it is early in the morning.

6. 母は料理が上手だ。何しろ毎日作っているのだ。

   My mother is a good cook. After all, she cooks every day.

7. あの山は寒いよ。何しろ冬は雪が多いから。

   That mountain is cold. After all, it gets a lot of snow in winter.

8. 子どもは元気だ。何しろ毎日外で遊ぶから。

   The children are energetic. After all, they play outside every day.