なんとか

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

something; something or other; so-and-soword usually written using kana alone

adverb (fukushi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

somehow; anyhow; one way or anotherword usually written using kana alonehandling, dealing with

Forms

なんとか
何とか【なんとか】

Generated definitions (experimental)

something; something or other; so-and-so

This meaning is used when referring to an unspecified thing or a vague concept, often in casual conversation when the exact term is not important or is unknown.

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We must somehow find a solution.

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I think somehow it will work out.

somehow; anyhow; one way or another

This meaning conveys the idea of achieving something through various means or methods, emphasizing determination or uncertainty in the process.

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I will somehow solve this problem.

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I will do my best to make it work out somehow.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to manage somehowit will work out somehowto do something about itwant to do something about itto say something or otherto try and do somethingto search for something or otherto find time somehowI think it will work out somehowIt'll be alright (informal)