Meaning
Asks how an action is performed.
Formation
- どうやって goes before the action verb — どうやって行きますか
When to use it
- Core use
- Asks how an action is performed
Examples
13 sentences-
駅までどうやって行きますか
How do you get to the station?
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この漢字はどうやって書きますか
How do you write this kanji?
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駅から美術館までどうやって行きますか
How do I get from the station to the art museum?
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図書館へどうやって行きますか
How do I get to the library?
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このカメラはどうやって使いますか
How do you use this camera?
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この料理はどうやって作りますか
How do you make this dish?
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郵便局へどうやって行きますか
How do I get to the post office?
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病院へどうやって行きますか
How do I get to the hospital?
5 more examples
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学校までどうやって来ましたか
How did you get to school?
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切符はどうやって買いますか
How do I buy a ticket?
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海へどうやって行きますか
How do I get to the sea?
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日本語はどうやって勉強しましたか
How did you study Japanese?
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この窓はどうやって開けますか
How do you open this window?
Important notes
- どうやって asks for the method or route — どうやって行きますか — 電車で行きます. The answer usually names a means with で or an action with て.
Common mistakes
- Do not confuse it with どうして (why): どうやって来ましたか asks how you came, どうして来ましたか asks why you came.
Check yourself
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