I came across this question in a reading, and while I was able to look up the translation, I’m having a hard time remaining it. Can someone break it down for me? Phrases are easier for me to learn if I understand the words.
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It’s an idiomatic phrase that could mean many things depending on the context. Usual meanings are “What’s the matter?”, “How did it happen?”, “What should be done (about it)?”
Breaks down to どう (“how”, “what”, “in what way”), する (“to do”, “to cause”, “to be”… in past polite), and question marker か.
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Perfect. Exact explanation I was looking for. Thank you.
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