VocabJLPT N3
anyway
Adverb

Also written as 兎も角

Definitions

  1. 1. anyhow
  2. 2. anyway
  3. 3. apart from ...
This adverb is used to set aside one topic and move on to another, similar to "anyway" or "setting that aside" in English. It can also express that something is true regardless of other considerations. It is a useful word for shifting the focus of a conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Just calm down," my friend said.

Sentence 2

No matter how long you go back and forth, you just have to decide and move forward.

Sentence 3

Whatever caused it, the first priority right now is making sure everyone's safe.

Sentence 4

"Come on, let's just get a drink," he said.

Sentence 5

The road's dark at night, but I'll walk you home anyway.