なんで～ JLPT N5

nande～

Asking the reason or cause; 'why', 'how come'.

Formation

なんで + [phrase or sentence]

Explanation

The なんで grammar point is used to ask the reason or cause behind something. It can be translated as 'why' or 'how come' in English. It is a casual way of asking for an explanation, and it can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, and nouns.

Example sentences

なんで遅れたの？

Why were you late?

Nande okureta no?
なんでこの部屋はこんなに汚いの？

Why is this room so dirty?

Nande kono heya wa konna ni kitanai no?
なんで彼女は怒っているの？

Why is she angry?

Nande kanojo wa okotte iru no?
なんで今日は休みなの？

Why is today a holiday?

Nande kyou wa yasumi na no?