What does ともかく mean?
ともかく is a Japanese adverb meaning “setting aside” or “be that as it may” in English. It can also be translated as “anyway” depending on context. It is written as ともかく in hiragana, and tomokaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
顔はともかく、性格はとてもいい。
Looks aside, she has a lovely personality.
ともかく、やってみよう。
Anyway, let's give it a go.