どうしても — Semantide dictionary

14 results for どうしても

Passage breakdown

1 part

Top matchCommonJLPT N1

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Adverb (fukushi)
by all means; at any cost; no matter what; at any rate; surely
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.
whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; willy-nilly
Usually written using kana alone
on no account; by no means
Usually written using kana alonewith. neg. verb
in the end; in the long run; after all; eventually
Usually written using kana alone

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)if you insist

コルクの栓がどうしても抜けなかった。

The cork would not come out.

タールがどうしても落ちない。このスカートはドライクリーニングに出さなきゃならないだろう。

The tar won't come off. I'm going to have to take this skirt to the dry cleaner.

このハンドルがどうしても回らないんだ。

This handle will not turn.