どうしたわけか

expression

somehow; for some reason

Used when the speaker does not know or does not specify the reason for a situation; often implies a sense of inexplicability.

• どうしたわけか、今日きょうは電でん車しゃが空すいていた。

  For some reason, the train was empty today.

• どうしたわけか、彼かれは急きゅうに機き嫌げんが悪わるくなった。

  Somehow, he suddenly got into a bad mood.

expression

why

Used to ask for a reason, similar to なぜ, but with a slightly more indirect or wondering tone.

• どうしたわけか、彼かれは何なにも言いわずに出でて行いった。

  Why did he leave without saying anything?

• どうしたわけか、こんなに遅おそくまで連れん絡らくがないんだろう。

  Why haven't they contacted me this late?