～どうしても
doushitemo
No matter what; by any means; simply cannot
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
どうしても + a strong wish or necessity. With a negative or negative potential verb, it means simply cannot despite effort.
Explanation 説明
With an affirmative expression, emphasize a strong wish or necessity. With a negative, express inability despite effort. The negative use should not be translated as a simple determination to do something.
Examples 例文
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どうしてもこの展覧会を見に行きたいです。
I really want to see this exhibition, no matter what.
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明日はどうしても会社に行かなければなりません。
I absolutely have to go to the office tomorrow.
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何度読んでも、この文の意味がどうしても分かりません。
No matter how often I read it, I simply cannot understand this sentence.
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昔の友達の名前がどうしても思い出せません。
I just cannot remember my old friend's name.
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どうしても間に合わない場合は、電話してください。
If you really cannot make it on time, please call.
How related patterns differ 比較
わざわざ emphasizes deliberate extra effort, whereas つい describes an unintentional action. ついでに means doing something else while at it; ず describes not doing an action. どうしても may express determination or inability despite trying.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～どうしても | No matter what; by any means; simply cannot | どうしてもこの展覧会を見に行きたいです。 I really want to see this exhibition, no matter what. |
| ～わざわざ | To go out of one's way to do something | わざわざ駅まで迎えに来てくれてありがとう。 Thank you for going out of your way to meet me at the station. |
| ～つい | Unintentionally; before one can stop oneself | 彼と話すのは楽しいので、つい長電話をしてしまう。今日も気づいたら2時間も話していた。 I enjoy talking to him, so I end up staying on the phone too long. Today, two hours had passed before I noticed. |
| ～ず | Without doing; not doing | 辞書を使わずに、この文章を読みました。 I read this passage without using a dictionary. |
| ～ついでに | While one is at it; taking the opportunity to | さっき、買い物 のついでに、コンビニに寄ってATMでお金を下ろしてきた。 While I was out shopping earlier, I stopped at a convenience store and withdrew money from the ATM. |
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