N3595/1669
何とか
usually written using kana aloneexpressionadverbnoun or participle taking the aux. verb するverb (generic)noun (generic)
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なんとか
Meanings
- something, something or other, so-and-so
- somehow, anyhow, one way or another
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Example sentences
彼は何とか試験に合格した。
He somehow managed to pass the exam.
何とかなるから、心配しないで。
It'll work out somehow, so don't worry.
締め切りまでに何とか仕上げなければならない。
I have to somehow finish it by the deadline.
何とかしてあの問題を解決したい。
I want to resolve that problem one way or another.
資金が足りなかったが、何とか事業を続けることができた。
Although funds were insufficient, we were somehow able to continue the business.
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