expression, adverb
by all means; at any cost; no matter what
Emphasizes strong determination, desire, or necessity: something must happen or be done regardless of difficulty.
どうしても今日中に終わらせたい。
I want to finish it today no matter what.
彼にはどうしても会っておきたい。
I absolutely want to see him beforehand.
expression, adverb
whether one wants to or not; willy-nilly; willingly or unwillingly
Used when circumstances force an action or outcome regardless of one's own wishes; often appears with obligation or unavoidable-result expressions.
規則が変わった以上、どうしても従わなければならない。
Now that the rules have changed, we have to follow them whether we like it or not.
expression, adverb
by no means; not possibly; on no account
Used with a negative verb or negative expression to mean that something cannot or must not happen, no matter how hard one tries or what the circumstances are.
その名前がどうしても思い出せない。
I just cannot remember that name.
この条件ではどうしても納得できない。
Under these conditions, I cannot possibly accept it.
expression, adverb
in the end; after all; eventually
Marks an outcome as what things ultimately come to, especially after considering alternatives or over time.
無理を続けると、どうしても最後には体に響く。
If you keep pushing yourself too hard, it eventually takes a toll on your body.