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no matter how; even so; there's a limit to everything
used to express that something has gone too far or exceeded reasonable limits, often with a sense of criticism or disbelief
いくら何でも高すぎる。
No matter how you look at it, it's too expensive.
いくら何でも、それは失礼だと思う。
Even so, I think that's rude.
いくら何でも一人でやるのは無理がある。
No matter what, there are limits to doing it alone.
STRUCTURE:
いくら (how much) + 何でも (whatever/anything)
USAGE:
Used to express:
- Something has exceeded reasonable bounds
- A limit should be recognized
- Disbelief or criticism at excess
COMMON PATTERNS:
- いくら何でも～すぎる - "it's too ... no matter how you look at it"
- いくら何でも～は無理だ - "there's no way ... (even considering everything)"
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- いかに～ても - no matter how much
- どんなに～ても - no matter how much
- さすがに - even so (similar nuance of "there's a limit")