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とにかく《兎に角》AdverbUsually kanaFreq #590
1

anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case; at least; just

Examples
とにかく、試験が終わってほっとしたよ。
Anyhow, I'm relieved the test is over.
2

As ...は〜 or ...なら〜

setting aside ...; regardless of ...

3

Colloquial

really; truly; certainly; definitely; undeniably

せっかく折角《切角》Usually kanaFreq #746
1

Adverb (fukushi); Common noun

with trouble; at great pains

Examples
せっかくの苦労もあだになった。
All my pains went for nothing.
2

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

rare; valuable; precious; long-awaited

Examples
お前が大声出すから、せっかくのシャッターチャンスを逃しちゃったよ。
You just made me miss the perfect shot when you hollered.
3

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

kind; generous

Examples
こういう事情ですから、残念ながら、せっかくのご招待をお受けいたしかねるのです。
As such is the case, I am sorry I can't accept your kind invitation.
4

Adverb (fukushi)

specially; especially; expressly

Examples
せっかく雨の中を会いに行ったのに彼女は留守だった。
Though I went to see her all the way in the rain, she was out.
ともかく《兎も角》AdverbUsually kanaFreq #1624
1

anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case; be that as it may

Examples
ともかく合格してうれしい。
I'm glad to have passed at all.
2

Often as …はともかく

apart from ...; setting ... aside

Examples
顔はともかく、気立てはとてもいい子だよ。
Looks aside, she is very good-natured.
隅角すみすま (隅)NounFreq #2255
1

Noun, used as a suffix

corner; nook; recess

Examples
すみに誰かが隠れている。
Someone is hiding in the corner.
2

角 only; Rare term

downstage right (on a noh stage)

角かどNounFreq #2411
1

corner; edge

Examples
私は角にある劇場に行くところです。
I am going to the theater on the corner.
ぎざぎざのかどが彼のズボンに引っかかって穴を空けた。
The jagged edge ripped a hole in his trousers.
2

(street) corner; turning

Examples
次の角で右に曲がりなさい。
Turn right at the next corner.
3

rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness; harshness; sharpness

角度かくどNoun～の Adj.Freq #4303
1

angle

Examples
それでは角度が小さすぎよう。
The angle would be too narrow.
方角ほうがくNounFreq #4539
1

direction; way

Examples
その物体は光を放ちながら南の方角へ飛んで行った。
The object flew away to the south, giving out flashes of light.
2

point of the compass; cardinal direction; bearing

3

method; means; approach

一角いっかくイッカクNounFreq #4565
1

いっかく only

corner; section; point; part

Examples
選挙の結果その党は政権の一角を占めた。
The election gave the party a role in the government.
2

いっかく only

one horn

3

pillar (of a group, system, etc.); member (of an organization, etc.)

4

Horse racing

first corner

5

Word usually written using kana alone

narwhal (Monodon monoceros)

角かくNounNoun suffixFreq #6701
1

angle

Examples
３角形のすべての角の和は１８０度に等しい。
The sum of all the angles in a triangle equals 180 degrees.
2

square; cube

3

Abbreviation; Shogi

bishop

4

third degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale)

5

Astronomy

Chinese "horn" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

6

jiao (monetary unit of China; one-tenth of a yuan)

死角しかくNounFreq #9210
1

blind spot (e.g. of a driver)

2

dead angle; dead ground; dead space; sector without fire

四角いしかくい～い Adj.Freq #9423
1

square; rectangular

Examples
必要なのは四角いテーブルで、円卓ではない。
We need a square table, not a round one.
互角牛角ごかく互格Noun～な Adj.～の Adj.Freq #9954
1

equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)

Examples
私と互角で渡り合える女の子でなければだめだ。
The girl has to match me in skill.
口角こうかくNounFreq #10070
1

corners of the mouth

三角さんかくNounFreq #11579
1

triangle; triangular shape

三角形３角形さんかくけいさんかっけいNoun～の Adj.Freq #17007
1

triangle

Examples
３角形のすべての角の和は１８０度に等しい。
The sum of all the angles in a triangle equals 180 degrees.
とかく兎角左右Freq #17082
1

Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi); Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

(doing) various things; (doing) this and that

Examples
あの人にはとかくのうわさがあった。
There were some unsavory rumors about him.
2

Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi)

being apt to; being prone to; tending to

Examples
運動が健康の鍵であるのを私たちはとかく忘れがちだ。
We tend to forget that exercise is a key to good health.
3

Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi)

at any rate; anyhow; anyway

4

Word usually written using kana alone; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

all sorts of (negative things); various

5

兎角 only; Idiomatic expression; Common noun; Buddhism

things that do not exist; rabbit horns

相撲すもう角力すまいNounFreq #18158
1

sumo (wrestling)

Examples
ここでは私は議論を、なぜ相撲の好きな外国人が多いか、に限定したい。
Here, I'll confine this discussion to why many foreigners enjoy sumo.
2

Abbreviation

sumo wrestler; rikishi

四角しかくNoun～な Adj.～の Adj.Freq #18860
1

Geometry

quadrilateral; square

Examples
箱の形は普通四角です。
The shape of a box is usually square.
街角町角まちかどNounFreq #22739
1

street corner

Examples
あの町かどに公衆電話ボックスがある。
There is a telephone booth at the corner of the street.
直角ちょっかくNoun～な Adj.～の Adj.Freq #23429
1

right angle

Examples
これらの線は直角に交わる。
These lines meet at right angles.
曲がり角曲り角まがりかどNounFreq #14198
1

(street) corner; turn (in the road); bend

Examples
この道路は急な曲がり角が多い。
This road is full of sharp turns.
2

turning point; watershed

とやかく言うとやかくいうExpressionGodan verbFreq #16713
1

to say this and that (about); to say (critical) things; to criticize; to be critical (about); to find fault (with); to complain; to raise objections (to); to meddle (in); to interfere (in)

Examples
細かいことでとやかく言うのはよそう。
Let's not quibble over trivial matters.
とにもかくにも《兎にも角にも》AdverbUsually kanaFreq #20985
1

at any rate; in any case; anyway; anyhow

Examples
彼はかなりしぶっていたのだが、とにもかくにも彼の弟が申し出を受けてしまったのだ。
He was rather reluctant, but his brother accepted the offer anyway.
ともかくも兎も角もAdverbUsually kanaFreq #23594
1

anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case; be that as it may

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