Vocab Info

N3 Adverb

ともかくanyhow, anyway, somehow or other, generally speaking, in any case, be that as it may

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      anyhow, anyway, somehow or other, generally speaking, in any case, be that as it may

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Adverb

      2.

      apart from ..., setting ... aside

      Usually written using kana alone, often as …はともかく

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    兎も角 【ともかく】

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    • Pitch Accent

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    Examples

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      ともかくチャレンジしてみよう!

      Anyway, let's try it out!

      • N3

      勉強(べんきょう)ともかく運動(うんどう)においてはピカイチだ。

      Putting their studies aside, they're a cut above the rest when it comes to physical activities.

      • N3

      失敗(しっぱい)覚悟(かくご)した(うえ)ともかく行動(こうどう)してみる(こと)にしました。

      We were prepared to fail, but decided to try anyway.

      • N3

      先生(せんせい)によるとともかく沢山(たくさん)質問(しつもん)をした(ほう)が、成績(せいせき)()くなるらしい。

      According to the teacher, anyway, the more questions you ask, the better your grades will be.

      • N3

      ともかくあの長老(ちょうろう)()(とお)りにしていれば健康(けんこう)長生(ながい)出来(でき)るそうです。

      Anyway, he said that if we follow the elder's advice, we will live a long and healthy life.

      • N2
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