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なんとか

usually written using kana aloneexpressionadverbnoun or participle taking the aux. verb するverb (generic)noun (generic)

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Meanings

  • something, something or other, so-and-so
  • somehow, anyhow, one way or another

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Example sentences

かれなんとか試験しけん合格ごうかくした。

He somehow managed to pass the exam.

なんとかなるから、心配しんぱいしないで。

It'll work out somehow, so don't worry.

りまでになんとか仕上しあげなければならない。

I have to somehow finish it by the deadline.

なんとかしてあの問題もんだい解決かいけつしたい。

I want to resolve that problem one way or another.

資金しきんりなかったが、なんとか事業じぎょうつづけることができた。

Although funds were insufficient, we were somehow able to continue the business.