No. 583 in Japanese
とにかく
"Anyway," "in any case," or "at any rate."
In a sentence
とにかく、それを完成させる必要があります。
Anyway, we need to complete it.
The word 'とにかく' is used here to emphasize determination to proceed despite circumstances.
とにかく、急いでこの問題を解決しましょう。
In any case, let's hurry and solve this issue.
The word 'とにかく' conveys an urgency to prioritize actions.
とにかく、私の言うことを聞いてください。
Just, please listen to what I have to say.
The word 'とにかく' is used to urge someone to comply before anything else.
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