どうやって

Meaning

どうやって is used to ask how someone does something or how to get somewhere. It combines the question word どう (how) with やって (a casual form meaning 'doing') to inquire about the method, manner, or means of accomplishing an action. This pattern is commonly used when asking for directions or explanations of procedures.

Formation

Examples

1. A:あきはばらまで、どうやって いきましたか。 B:うえのえきまで あるいて、ちかてつに のって、ふたえきで つきます。
   A: How did you get to Akihabara? B: I walked to Ueno Station, took the subway, and arrived in two stops.

2. A:とうきょうから どうやって きょうとまで いきますか。 B:しんかんせんで いきます。
   A: How do you get from Tokyo to Kyoto? B: You go by Shinkansen (bullet train).

Summary

• Use どうやって to ask 'how' or 'by what means' in questions about methods and procedures
• Follow the pattern: question word + どうやって + verb to form complete questions
• Commonly used for asking directions, transportation methods, or explanations of how to do things