Word
何しろ
Meaning in Englishanyway, after all, in any case
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Word context
What it means
What does 何しろ mean? It is a conjunction that signals a pivot to the main point, roughly equating to 'anyway' or 'in any case'. It introduces a statement the speaker wants to emphasize.
Main meanings
- anyway, in any case
- to introduce the main point with emphasis
- slightly formal or literary tone
How to use it
Used in both spoken and written Japanese to begin a sentence or clause and guide the listener to the main assertion; common in semi-formal and narrative contexts; less common in casual speech. It is followed by a comma when used mid-sentence.
Variants and close terms
- とにかく (tonikaku) — anyway
- それはともかく (sore wa tomokaku) — that aside
- とりあえず (toriaezu) — for the time being
Composition
- 何 — what
- しろ — imperative of する
Word class
Conjunction (接続詞)