とまれかくまれ

expression, adverb

in any case; anyhow; anyway; at any rate; at least

Used to introduce a statement that holds regardless of circumstances, similar to いずれにしても or ともかく. Often appears in spoken or informal contexts.

• とまれかくまれ、まずはやってみよう。

  In any case, let's give it a try first.

• とまれかくまれ、彼かれが無ぶ事じでよかった。

  At least he's safe, and that's what matters.