何しろ (shiro)

Meaning & usage

何しろ is an adverb used to introduce a striking fact or reason that backs up the previous statement, often followed by のですから or んだから. It stands at the start of a sentence or clause and adds emphasis, like saying "after all" or "as a matter of fact".

Example sentences 4

1. 引ひっ越こしは大変たいへんだった。何なにしろ荷物にもつが百箱ひゃっぱこもあったんだから。

   Moving was a huge job. Believe it or not, we had a hundred boxes of stuff.

2. 弟は毎日疲れている。何しろ学校の後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.

3. 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.

4. 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.