ともかくも

Frequency rank: 46,119. – 47,037.

adverb (fukushi)

anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case; be that as it mayword usually written using kana alone

Forms

ともかくもFrequency rank: 46,119. – 47,037.
兎も角も【ともかくも】

Generated definitions (experimental)

anyhow; anyway; somehow or other

This phrase is used to indicate that regardless of the circumstances or details, a conclusion or action will be taken. It implies a sense of moving forward despite potential obstacles or uncertainties.

。

Anyway, let's go.

。

He kept his promise, anyhow.

generally speaking

This usage suggests a generalization or summary that may not account for all exceptions. It is often used to give an overarching perspective on a situation.

、。

Generally speaking, it is mostly safe here.

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Generally speaking, she can be said to be a good teacher.

in any case; be that as it may

This implies that regardless of what has been previously mentioned or considered, the speaker maintains their stance or the situation remains unchanged.

、だろう。

In any case, he will probably come.

、。

Be that as it may, the issue must be resolved.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to say anyhowto think about it anywayto give it a try regardlessin any case, there’s no timeto carry through somehowto proceed in any casethere's nothing we can do anywaythat will do, anyhowto understand it, generally speakingto execute it nonetheless