No. 1,713 in Japanese
どうも
"どうも" (dōmo) means "thank you," "hello," "sorry," or "indeed," depending on context.
In a sentence
どうもありがとうございます。
Thank you very much.
In this sentence, 'どうも' is used to convey emphasis in showing gratitude, similar to 'very' in English.
どうも調子が悪いです。
I seem to be feeling unwell.
Here, 'どうも' expresses uncertainty or a general feeling about the situation, akin to 'seem' or 'apparently'.
どうも、初めまして。
Hello, nice to meet you.
In this context, 'どうも' is used as a part of casual greeting, reflecting politeness.
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