どうしても
どうしても
adverb
no matter what, by all means
1.
no matter what, by all means
Expresses strong determination or insistence. Used when someone absolutely wants or needs to do something.
どうしても行きたい。
I really want to go no matter what.
どうしても必要なら、買ってあげる。
If you absolutely need it, I'll buy it for you.
どうしても彼女に会いたい。
I really want to see her no matter what.
どうしても今日中に終わらせたい。
I absolutely want to finish it by the end of today.
どうしても参加したいなら申し込んで。
If you really want to participate, sign up.
2.
just cannot, no matter how hard one tries
Used with negative expressions to indicate inability despite effort. Means 'simply cannot' or 'can't help but'.
どうしても思い出せない。
I just can't remember, no matter how hard I try.
With negative = simply cannot
どうしても理解できない。
I just can't understand it.
どうしても眠れない夜がある。
There are nights when I just can't sleep.
どうしても許せない。
I just can't forgive them.
彼はどうしても認めようとしない。
He simply won't admit it no matter what.
USAGE: どうしても has two main uses depending on whether it appears with affirmative or negative statements:
1. With AFFIRMATIVE statements:
- どうしても〜たい (really want to ~)
- どうしても〜する (will ~ no matter what)
- Expresses strong will or necessity
2. With NEGATIVE statements:
- どうしても〜ない (just cannot ~)
- どうしても〜できない (simply cannot ~)
- Expresses inability despite best efforts
NUANCES:
- 強い意志 (strong will) - with positives
- 諦め (resignation, giving up) - with negatives
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 何としても (by any means necessary)
- 絶対に (absolutely)
- どうあっても (no matter what happens)