とにかく

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 理由はあとで聞きます。とにかく急ぎましょう。▶ —
   I will hear the reason later. Anyway, let us hurry.
2. 難しいですが、とにかくやってみます。▶ —
   It is difficult, but I will try anyway.

Collocations

Mnemonic

とにかく — an adverb written in kana. It sets other circumstances aside to move on to the key action — "anyway, in any case." It signals that reasons and details are deferred and the conclusion or action comes first — 理由はあとで, とにかく急ごう. Very common in conversation for reorienting the topic.

Quick check

1. What does とにかく signal?

   • setting details aside to move to the key action
   • an exact time
   • a strong negation
   • a polite request