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VocabJLPT N1

one way or another

Adverb

Definitions

1. one way or another
2. in many ways

This adverb is used to express the idea that there are various reasons or that something tends to happen in many ways or for many reasons. It often implies that things are frequently troublesome or demanding, similar to saying "in various ways" or "one thing or another" in English.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She laughed and said, "Starting a new life keeps you on your toes."

Sentence 2

In situations like this, I always end up holding back for one reason or another.

Sentence 3

When values differ, misunderstandings tend to pop up all the time.

Sentence 4

Living near neighbors takes a lot of thoughtfulness in one way or another, doesn't it?

Sentence 5

There's always some kind of construction going on near the station.