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VocabJLPT N3
in any case
Adverb

Definitions

  1. 1. in any case
  2. 2. at any rate
  3. 3. because
This conjunction or sentence-initial expression means "after all," "in any case," or "no matter what," and is used to provide a reason or justification that the speaker considers obvious or undeniable. It often introduces an explanation for why something is inevitable or understandable. It carries a slightly emphatic or resigned tone.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The manager kept saying, "Above all else, safety first."

Sentence 2

Whatever happens, I'll stay calm and handle it.

Sentence 3

Even if you're late getting in touch, as long as you're safe, that's what matters.

Sentence 4

He laughed and said, "I'm just lucky, plain and simple."

Sentence 5

He admitted, "I just don't have enough experience, plain and simple."