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何はともあれ (nanihatomoare) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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無ぶ
事じ
で
よかっ
た
。
At any rate, I'm glad you're safe.
In any case, let's give it a try first.
Related words ともかく ともかく is a more casual, shorter alternative meaning 'anyway' or 'setting aside'. 何はともあれ is more emphatic and often used to highlight the most important point after dismissing other concerns.
いずれにせよ いずれにせよ means 'in any case' or 'either way', focusing on the outcome regardless of circumstances. 何はともあれ emphasizes setting aside other matters to focus on one key point.
Etymology A set phrase composed of 何 (what), は (topic marker), ともあれ (even though it may be). ともあれ is a classical concessive form meaning 'even if it is' or 'be that as it may'. The phrase literally means 'whatever it may be' and is used to dismiss other considerations.
