ともあれ
ともあれ
adverb
anyway; in any case; at any rate
1.
anyway; in any case; at any rate
Used to shift focus or move on to the main point, regardless of what was discussed before.
ともあれ、まず試してみよう。
Anyway, let's try it first.
理由はともあれ、結果は良かった。
Whatever the reason, the result was good.
ともあれ、無事で何よりだ。
At any rate, I'm glad you're safe.
USAGE:
ともあれ is a conjunction/adverb used to:
1. Move on from a previous topic to the main point
2. Set aside certain factors to focus on what matters
RELATED EXPRESSIONS:
- とにかく (anyway - more casual, emphatic)
- いずれにせよ (in any case - formal)
- 何はともあれ (whatever happens, first of all)
REGISTER:
Slightly formal; common in both written and spoken Japanese.
Related Words
Related:
とにかく (anyway (casual))