どの道 (どのみち) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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adverb
anyway; anyhow; in any case
usually written using kana alone
Used to indicate that a conclusion or situation is inevitable regardless of circumstances. Often appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause.
road-way, street, district
Similar words
- とにかく
とにかく is more like 'at any rate' or 'anyway' when moving on to a new topic or action, while どのみち emphasizes that the outcome is fixed no matter what.
- いずれにせよ
いずれにせよ is more formal and often used in written or business contexts, whereas どのみち is casual and conversational.
Etymology
Compound of どの (which) + 道 (road, way), literally 'whichever way', which developed into the adverbial meaning 'in any case'.
