どうも
doumo
Somehow; it seems
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
どうも + N/adj いい/ adjな
Explanation 説明
Can express a vague inference or a sense that something is wrong; it also appears in thanks in other contexts.
Examples 例文
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どうも、会議の開始時刻を間違えたようだ。
It seems that I have somehow mistaken the starting time of the meeting.
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どうも、試験の開始時刻を間違えたようだ。
It seems that I have somehow mistaken the starting time of the exam.
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どうも、研修の開始時刻を間違えたようだ。
It seems that I have somehow mistaken the starting time of the training session.
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どうも、発表会の開始時刻を間違えたようだ。
It seems that I have somehow mistaken the starting time of the presentation event.
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どうも、面接の開始時刻を間違えたようだ。
It seems that I have somehow mistaken the starting time of the interview.
How related patterns differ 比較
どうやら and 模様だ infer from signs; おそらく predicts. に相違ない and に決まっている show strong confidence but are not evidence. ような気がする gives a subjective impression; たしか introduces an uncertain memory.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| どうも | Somehow; it seems | どうも、会議の開始時刻を間違えたようだ。 It seems that I have somehow mistaken the starting time of the meeting. |
| ～どうやら | Apparently; it seems | どうやら、会議は中止になったようだ。 Apparently, the meeting has been canceled. |
| ～たしか | If I remember correctly | たしか、会議は十時からだった。 If I remember correctly, the meeting was due to start at ten. |
| ～ような気がする | Have a feeling that; seem | 会議は前にも中止になったような気がする。 I have a feeling that the meeting was canceled once before. |
| ～ではないだろうか | Might it not be; perhaps | 会議は延期すべきではないだろうか。 Might it not be better to postpone the meeting? |
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