1. why?
2. for what reason?

1. (third-person singular) (since the early 20th century, usu. male) he; him; his
2. (bound form) other; another; some other (as in 他日 tārì and 他人 tārén)

1. today
2. the present time; now

1. cannot
2. must not
3. should not

1. to net sth
2. to catch sth with a net

1. ball
2. sphere
3. globe
4. ball game
5. match

classifiers: 個, 場

1. particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?")
2. particle for inquiring about location ("Where is ...?")
3. particle signaling a pause, to emphasize the preceding words and allow the listener time to take them on board ("ok?", "are you with me?")
4. (at the end of a declarative sentence) particle indicating continuation of a state or action
5. particle indicating strong affirmation