【JLPT N2 Grammar】〜はともかくとして(~watomokakutoshite)

Explanation:〜はともかくとして

Meaning
"~は今は問題にしないで / 〜は考えないで"

"leaving aside / setting aside / regardless of."
used to indicate that while a certain topic, issue, or condition may be set aside for the time being, there is another matter that should be prioritized or considered more important.

Form
N + はともかく(として)

Points

  1. Prioritization: This expression helps to prioritize one matter over another, indicating that the second matter is more important or urgent than the first.
  2. Often Used in Contrast: It is commonly used when contrasting two aspects, where the first aspect is acknowledged but not considered crucial at the moment.
  3. Flexible in Usage: "〜はともかくとして" can be used in both casual and formal contexts, making it a versatile expression in conversations and written language.

JLPT Level
N2



Sample sentenes

このレストランの料理りょうりはともかくあじはおいしい。
The dishes at this restaurant, appearance aside, are delicious.

結婚相手けっこんあいては、かおはともかく料理りょうりができる女性じょせいがいいなあ。
For a marriage partner, cooking ability is more important than looks.

テストの結果けっかはともかく自分じぶんにできることを頑張がんばった。
Regardless of the test results, I'll do my best with what I can.

理由りゆうはともかくやすときかなら連絡れんらくしてください。
Whatever the reason, please make sure to contact me when you're taking a break.

このカバン、デザインはともかく、とても使つかいやすい。
This bag, design aside, is very user-friendly.

Vocabulary

Japanese
English
見た目 みため appearance
理由 りゆう reason
連絡する れんらくする to contact

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