ともかく
- anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case; be that as it mayword usually written using kana alone
- apart from ...; setting ... asideword usually written using kana aloneoften as …はともかく
adverb (fukushi)
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- anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case; be that as it may
- apart from ...; setting ... aside
This word is used to indicate that what is being said is a general statement, or to express the idea of moving on to the main topic. It can also be used to convey the notion of "be that as it may" when acknowledging a preceding statement.
This usage of the word implies setting aside a particular issue or topic, often pointing out that there are other important matters to consider.
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I don't know whether she believed me or not but in any case it seems she doesn't automatically dismiss talk of the supernatural.