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VocabJLPT N4

somehow

ExpressionAdverbSuru Verb

Also written as 何とか

Definitions

1. something
2. something or other
3. somehow

This adverb means "somehow" or "one way or another," expressing the idea of managing to do something despite difficulty. It can also mean "barely" getting by or resolving a situation. It conveys a sense that things worked out, though perhaps not perfectly.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Okay, let's try to find another place to go.

Sentence 2

We've come this far — let's see it through to the end!

Sentence 3

Do you think this can somehow be fixed?

Sentence 4

You really think things are just going to work out with that attitude?

Sentence 5

Hey, wait — what exactly does "nantoka" mean again?