Translation of Japanese word "とにかく" to English
とにかく
とにかく
[tonikaku]
IPA: /tonikaku/
Meaning
VerbRegardless; anyhow.
How to use
とにかく (tonikaku) — 'anyway / at any rate / first of all'. とにかくやってみよう — Anyway, let's try it.
🇬🇧 English
anyway / at any rate
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: とにかく
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): とにかく
Romaji Transcription: tonikaku
Example Sentences
とにかく、早く帰りたい。
とにかく、はやくかえりたい。
Anyway, I want to go home early.
とにかく、勉強しないとダメだ。
とにかく、べんきょうしないとダメだ。
Anyway, if you don't study, it's no good.
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Common phrases
- とにかく〜してみる— anyway, try ~
Frequency rank: #284 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "とにかく" mean?▼
The Japanese word "とにかく" means "anyway / at any rate" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when there is no particular reason or conclusion.".
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