Japanese phrase
どうしてこうなっているんですか？ dō shi te kō na tte i ru n de su ka
Meaning
Why is it like this?
When to use it
Asks why something is in its current state. It is a polite question used when a situation looks unexpected or confusing.
Example dialogue
水がこぼれています。 mizu ga ko bo re te i ma su
The water has spilled.
どうしてこうなっているんですか？ dō shi te kō na tte i ru n de su ka
Why is it like this?