Word details

とにかく

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word とにかく.

Dictionary

Entry

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

rabbit, hare

7 strokesGrade 9

On

Kun

うさぎ

angle, corner, square, horn, antlers

7 strokesFrequency 805JLPT N2Grade 2

On

カク

Kun

かどつの

Nanori

すみずみふさ

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