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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
どうしたの？
Romanization
Doushita no?
Pronunciation
doh-shee-tah noh
When to use it
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
どうしたの？ — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "what's wrong with you".
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FAQ
You say "どうしたの？" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Doushita no?", and a simple pronunciation cue is "doh-shee-tah noh".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "doh-shee-tah noh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Doushita no?".
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.