どうしても

如 何 しても

Common word

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adverb (fukushi)

    by all means, at any cost, no matter what, at any rate, surely
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼女はどうしても自分の思い通りにしようとする。
      She will have her own way.

  2. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adverb (fukushi)

    whether (one is) willing or not, willingly or unwillingly, willy-nilly
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adverb (fukushi)

    on no account, by no means
    with. neg. verb
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 残念ですが、あなたの名前をどうしても覚えられない。
      I'm sorry to say I don't remember your name.

  4. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adverb (fukushi)

    in the end, in the long run, after all, eventually
    word usually written using kana alone

    • その計画を成功させるためには君の援助がどうしても必要だ。
      Your help is indispensable for the success of the scheme.