Japanese

とか

なんとか
Meaning: somehow; one way or another; something or other
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

何
と
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Example sentences

I somehow managed to pass the exam.
家族の助けを借りて、何とかこの難局を乗り切った。
With the help of my family, I somehow got through this difficult situation.
彼は知恵を絞って、その場を何とか切り抜けた。
He used his wits and somehow managed to get through the situation.
初めて参加したフルマラソンを、何とか完走することができた。
I managed to complete my first full marathon.
現状を打破するために、何とか一策を案じる必要がある。
We need to somehow devise a plan to break through the current situation.
締め切り5分前に願書を提出して、何とか滑り込みセーフだった。
I submitted the application five minutes before the deadline and somehow barely made it.
部長、そこを何とかお願いします
Chief, please, could you somehow do something about it?

Usage Notes

Used when describing an effort to achieve something or when something barely meets a requirement.

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