Tonikaku

JLPT N3

Usually written in kana.

Other forms:

兎に角 (Tonikaku) is a Japanese adverb meaning “anyway, anyhow, at any rate, in any case”.

Meanings

  1. adverbanyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case; at least; just
  2. adverbsetting aside ...; regardless of ...as ...は〜 or ...なら〜
  3. adverbreally; truly; certainly; definitely; undeniably

Examples

  • Thank you just the same.

  • Anyhow, let's begin.

  • It's too late, anyhow.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 兎に角

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