English Dictionary

for why

副詞

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(obsolete except non-native speakers' English) For what reason; why.

日本語の意味

なぜ / どうして / どんな理由で

He waited at the station, wondering for why the train had not arrived.

彼は駅で、なぜその列車が到着しなかったのかと不思議に思って待っていた。

意味（1）

(obsolete except non-native speakers' English) For what reason; why.

As she tied the boxes, her curiosity could no longer be contained. Mister, she said, for why do you need such hats?