どう (dou)

in what way; why; used in fixed expressions like you're welcome

Meaning & usage

どう is a basic question word meaning "how" or "in what way". It appears in set phrases like どうして (why), どういたしまして (you're welcome), and どうかしたの (what's the matter), and can combine with other words to ask about manner or state. It is common in both casual and polite speech.

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