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とかく

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 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

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

rabbit
hare

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うさぎ
7 strokes
Frequency: 805
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

angle
corner
square
horn
antlers

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かど
つの
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
すみ
ずみ
ふさ
5 strokes
Frequency: 630
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

left

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひだり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
5 strokes
Frequency: 602
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

right

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みぎ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
すけ
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