如何しても (Doushitemo) is a Japanese expression meaning “by all means, at any cost, no matter what, at any rate”.
Meanings
- expression, adverbby all means; at any cost; no matter what; at any rate; surely
- expression, adverbwhether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; willy-nilly
- expression, adverbon no account; by no meanswith. neg. verb
- expression, adverbin the end; in the long run; after all; eventually
Examples
私はどうしても来れません。
I cannot possibly come.
畑は今雨がどうしても必要だ。
The field is crying out for rain.
どうしても言葉が出なかった。
Words failed me.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).