ともかく

tomokaku

setting aside, be that as it may

AdverbJLPT N2

What does ともかく mean?

ともかく is a Japanese adverb meaning setting aside, be that as it may in English. It is written as ともかく in hiragana, and tomokaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.

Example sentences

ともかく合格してうれしい。

I'm glad to have passed at all.

顔はともかく、気立てはとてもいい子だよ。

Looks aside, she is very good-natured.

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