“Somehow” in Japanese
Short answer
Somehow in Japanese is “心なし” (kokoronashi). Full meaning: somehow, somewhat, seemingly.
Other ways to say “Somehow” in Japanese
何故か
nazeka somehow, for some reason, without knowing why
何かしら
nanikashira somehow (or other), for some reason, without knowing why; something (or other), some ... or other
心なしか
kokoronashika somehow, somewhat, seemingly
如何した
doushita somehow, how, in what way, why, what kind of
とも無く
tomonaku somehow, without knowing (it), unconsciously, unthinkingly
何故だか
nazedaka somehow, for some reason, without knowing why
何処となく
dokotonaku somehow, for some reason, in some way, vaguely
どういう訳か
douiuwakeka somehow, for some reason or other
どうした訳か
doushitawakeka somehow, for some reason (or other); why
そこはかとなく
sokohakatonaku somehow, in some way, for some reason, faintly, vaguely
漫ろに
sozoroni in spite of oneself, somehow, without knowing why, vaguely
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