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VocabJLPT N4
by all means
ExpressionAdverb

Also written as 如何しても

Definitions

  1. 1. by all means
  2. 2. at any cost
  3. 3. whether (one is) willing or not
  4. 4. on no account
An adverb meaning no matter what, by all means, or absolutely, used to express strong determination or inevitability. It can convey either strong desire to do something or an unavoidable outcome.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I absolutely have to tell you how I feel!

Sentence 2

Ugh, I just really want to go to that place.

Sentence 3

Now that I've come this far, I'm going to see it through no matter what.

Sentence 4

After work, I really need a drink.

Sentence 5

I really want to see this movie no matter what.