どうしても
Meanings
Adverb
Expression
Usually written in kana
1. by all means; at any cost; no matter what; at any rate; surely
2. whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; willy-nilly
3. on no account; by no means
with. neg. verb
4. in the end; in the long run; after all; eventually
Pitch accent
うして
うしても
Top 800
Composed of
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
Used in vocabulary (2 in total)
Examples (55 in total)
I can't stop doing this.
I really do want that.
I really don't want to go.
I can't remember how to do it.
I just can't make up my mind.
I do want to go to Italy.
I really want to study French.
I do want to go to Australia.
He would not admit his fault.
I'm dying for frozen yogurt.
This door would not open.
I can't come up with a good idea.
I can never bring myself to talk about it.
I couldn't bring myself to tell her the truth.
Accidents will happen.
I really want a motorcycle.
This window won't open.
He will not say yes.
This stain won't come out.
I just can't memorize students' names.
I want to go on a diet, but I just can't stop snacking.
She badly needed the money.
I'm sorry to say I don't remember your name.
I just couldn't solve this problem.
The lid of this box won't lift.
She won't agree to a divorce.
The doors were locked and we couldn't get in anyhow.
We must prevail against our rivals by all means.
I couldn't remember ever having met her.
I felt that I should help her.
I could never make him believe what I said.
He would not listen to my advice.
I couldn't remember the title of that song.
She insisted on going abroad, but her father told her not to.
He was angry because I wouldn't give him any help.
My brother insisted on going there alone.
I must pass this exam, no matter what.
He will never forgive my debt.
I'm dying to know what's in Tom's suitcase.
He could not bring himself to believe her story.
That boy won't tell me his name.
This window won't open. See if you can get it to move.
Your help is vital to the success of our plan.
No matter what I did, Ken wouldn't listen to me.
He wanted to see a bullfight, but his father wouldn't let him go.
If you are going to smoke, please go outside.
Sadako wanted to say more, but her mouth and tongue wouldn't move.
I cannot possibly finish the work by tomorrow.
My father would not permit me to go on to college.
I just can't overlook his rude behavior.
When he would not give them higher pay, they went on strike.
Mother insists that we should be home by seven in the evening.
The door wouldn't shut.
This door won't lock.
He wouldn't permit me to swim in the river.