Meaning of 何としても in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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何としても
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Kana Readingなんとしても
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Romajinantoshitemo
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- Meaning
- no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
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Example Sentences
何としても, なんとしても used in context
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予算はなんとしても捻出しなければなりません、議長。子供たちのためです。
We must find the money, Madam Chairman, for the sake of the children.
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He is eager for success.
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I wouldn't touch that stock with a ten-foot pole.
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I must save her at all costs.
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We must prevent war at any cost.
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We've got to break out tonight or I'll go crazy!
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