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2006.01.25(Review of 2002.01.28 edition)
Are you tired of using the same old word to ask “Why?” Well, then here's another way to ask that useful question!
HOW COME? なんで？
- How come? means “Why?” and is often used in informal conversation.
- How come? は、「なぜ？」という意味で、くだけた会話の中でよく使われます。
- (two people at the ballet)
a: When is this supposed to end?
b: How come? Aren't you enjoying it? - a: How come Mary wasn't at the meeting?
b: She called in sick this morning. - a: How come I always find your wet towels on the coffee table?
b: Sorry. I just leave them there without thinking.
How come our visits with you always seem to end so quickly?