Translation of Japanese word "ともかく" to English
ともかく
ともかく
[tomokaku]
IPA: /tomokaku/
Meaning
VerbRegardless; anyhow.
How to use
ともかく (tomokaku) — 'anyway / in any case / for now'. ともかく、やってみよう — Let's try it anyway. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
anyway / in any case
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ともかく
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ともかく
Romaji Transcription: tomokaku
Example Sentences
ともかく、明日は早く起きてください。
ともかく あしたは はやく おきてください
Anyway, please wake up early tomorrow.
ともかく、今日はもう帰りましょう。
ともかく 今日は もう かえりましょう
In any case, let's go home today.
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Common phrases
- ともかく〜してみよう— Anyway, let's try ~
Frequency rank: #270 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "ともかく" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ともかく" means "anyway / in any case" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "ともかく"?▼
The word "ともかく" is read as "ともかく" (tomokaku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "ともかく、明日は早く起きてください。".
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