どうも
dōmo[do̞ːmo̞]
douma is the Japanese word for the name Douma.
The phrase is used as a name or to refer to a person named Douma.
How do you pronounce it?
dōmo
Did you know?
- The word どうも can also be used to express a feeling of 'somehow' or 'for some reason' when followed by a negative observation, such as どうも変だ for 'somehow it is strange'.
- The phrase is a compound of どう meaning 'how' and the particle も meaning 'also' or 'even'. Literally, it translates to 'no matter how' or 'howsoever'.
- Using どうも by itself to say 'hello' or 'goodbye' is common among men in casual settings. In these cases, it functions as a vague, multipurpose greeting rather than a thank you.
Examples in context
- ドウマ、遊びに行かない？Douma, want to hang out?
- どうも、ありがとうございます。doumo, arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you very much.
- どうも、失礼します。doumo, shitsurei shimasu.Excuse me.
Example conversation
Kenta holds a door open for Himari.
- 陽葵 Himariどうも。Doumo.Thanks.
- 健太 Kentaいいえ。Iie.No problem.
- 陽葵 Himari本当に助かりました。Hontou ni tasukarimashita.You really helped me out.
- 健太 Kentaどういたしまして。Douitashimashite.You're welcome.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry どうも, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries どうも, CC BY-SA 4.0.
