A2
Expression
Very Formal
Meaning
A formal way to ask for the cause or motive behind something.
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Cultural Background
Direct questions are often avoided to maintain harmony.
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Use with caution
Only use in high-stakes formal settings.
Meaning
A formal way to ask for the cause or motive behind something.
💡
Use with caution
Only use in high-stakes formal settings.
Test Yourself
Choose the most formal way to ask 'Why?'.
Which phrase is appropriate for a CEO?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 如何なる理由でございますか？
The other options are too casual for a CEO.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Choose the most formal way to ask 'Why?'.
Choose
A2
Which phrase is appropriate for a CEO?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 如何なる理由でございますか？
The other options are too casual for a CEO.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is very respectful.
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差し支えなければ
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