何(なん)といっても

なんといっても
expression
above all; most importantly; without a doubt
communication
1. above all; most importantly; without a doubt
Used to single out the most outstanding or decisive point in an argument or description. Literally "no matter what one says," it dismisses other considerations and asserts the main point.
夏(なつ)は何(なん)といってもビールだ。
When it comes to summer, nothing beats beer.
この店(みせ)の売(う)りは、何(なん)といっても値段(ねだん)の安(やす)さだ。
This shop's selling point is, above all, its low prices.
彼女(かのじょ)の魅力(みりょく)は何(なん)といっても誰(だれ)にでも優(やさ)しいところだ。
Her greatest charm is, without a doubt, that she's kind to everyone.

Used to emphasize the single most important or compelling factor. Often appears at the start of a clause or right before the highlighted noun phrase, frequently in the pattern AはなんといってもB ("as for A, above all it's B").

Common patterns

  • ～は何(なん)といっても～: as for ~, above all it's ~
  • 何(なん)といっても～が一番(いちばん): above all, ~ is the best
  • 何(なん)といっても～の良(よ)さ: the great thing about ~ above all

Similar words

  • やはり / やっぱり: as expected; still — confirms expectation rather than ranking importance
  • 特(とく)に: especially — flags one item among several, weaker emphasis
  • なにより: more than anything — close in meaning; slightly more emotional

Related Words

Compare: やはり (as expected)
Compare: やっぱり (as expected)
Compare: 特(とく)に (especially)
Compare: なにせ (after all)
Compare: 何(なに)しろ (at any rate, after all)
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Added 2026.6.8 16:55 · Revised 2026.9.30 21:23
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