Translation guide
Expresses that something must be achieved or avoided regardless of the cost, sacrifice, or difficulty. In Japanese, this is conveyed through set phrases and adverbs rather than a direct translation of 'price'.
To say that something must be done or obtained no matter what the cost, effort, or sacrifice.
Literally 'no matter what sacrifice is paid'. A strong, natural way to express determination to achieve something regardless of personal cost.
To emphasize that something must absolutely not happen, no matter what.
Standard way to say 'must be avoided at any price'. Clear and direct.
The English phrase 'at any price' is idiomatic and does not usually refer to monetary cost. In Japanese, avoid literal translations like どんな値段でも (at any monetary price) unless you are actually talking about buying something regardless of cost. For the idiomatic meaning, use the phrases above.
I want to make this project succeed at any price.
Means 'no matter what' or 'at all costs'. Very common in spoken and written Japanese for strong resolve.
I'll finish it by tomorrow at any price.
A more formal or literary expression meaning 'by any means' or 'at any cost'. Often used in writing or formal speech.
I want to sign that contract at any price.
Literally 'removing all difficulties'. A formal, somewhat literary phrase meaning to overcome all obstacles. Used in speeches or formal writing.
Achieve the goal at any price.
This kind of mistake must be avoided at any price.
Means 'avoid at all costs' or 'avoid by any means'. Slightly less formal than the previous option.
We want to avoid war at any price.