N2188/217

何といっても

何といっても + [clause / noun]

Meanings

by any account
all the same
no doubt

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Explanation

何といっても is used to emphasize the most important or decisive point in a statement. It signals that, despite other considerations, the speaker believes the following point is the main or most reliable one. It often introduces a strong opinion, a top priority, or a universal truth within the context of the discussion.

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Example sentences

何といっても今年の景気対策が最優先だ。

Above all, this year's economic stimulus measures must be the top priority.

彼の才能は何といっても抜群だ。

His talent is, without a doubt, outstanding.

何といっても日本料理は味が一番だと思う。

After all, Japanese cuisine has the best flavor.

何といってもこの品は品質がいい。

Above all, this product has good quality.

Related patterns

得る・得る

to be able to; can; possible to do

Unable to; Cannot; Cannot possibly

ざるを得ない

Can't help doing; Have no choice but to...

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得る・得る

to be able to; can; possible to do

Unable to; Cannot; Cannot possibly

ざるを得ない

Can't help doing; Have no choice but to...

to not ~; un~; archaic negative form of ず used in literary Japanese

With the intention of doing; Instead of...; Act as if or pretend; Believing that...; Thinking that...

anyhow; at any rate; in any case; I have no doubt that; probably