何分(なにぶん)

なにぶん
adverb
in any case; after all
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1. in any case; after all; anyway
used to explain circumstances or ask for understanding; often followed by a request or explanation
何分(なにぶん)初(はじ)めてのことなので。
After all, this is my first time.
何分(なにぶん)急(いそ)いでいますので。
The thing is, I'm in a hurry.
何分(なにぶん)時間(じかん)がないもので、手短(てみじか)にお願(ねが)いします。
Given that time is limited, please keep it brief.
2. please; kindly (requesting understanding)
used when asking someone to understand a situation or accommodate a request
何分(なにぶん)よろしくお願(ねが)いします。
Please be understanding / I humbly ask for your consideration.
何分(なにぶん)ご了承(りょうしょう)ください。
Please kindly understand.
何分(なにぶん)ご協力(きょうりょく)をお願(ねが)いいたします。
I kindly ask for your cooperation.

Formal register

何分(なにぶん) is used in formal or polite contexts to:
1. Explain circumstances (何分(なにぶん)〜なので/ものですから)
2. Ask for understanding or accommodation

Common patterns

  • 何分(なにぶん)〜なので - given that ~
  • 何分(なにぶん)〜ものですから - because ~
  • 何分(なにぶん)よろしく - please understand

Similar words

  • なにしろ - after all, anyway (less formal)
  • なんせ - after all (casual)
  • とにかく - anyway, in any case

Usage

Do not confuse with 何分(なんぷん) (how many minutes) which has a different reading and meaning.

Related Words

Compare: 何(なに)しろ (after all, anyway)
Compare: とにかく (anyway, in any case)
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Added 2026.1.28 20:27 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:31
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