〜はともかく(として) wa tomokaku (toshite)

〜はともかく(として)（wa tomokaku (toshite)）means “setting aside ~; ~ aside; leaving ~ for now”. Sets one matter aside as less important in order to focus on what follows. Formation: N + はともかく(として)

setting aside ~; ~ aside; leaving ~ for now

N2

Formation

N + はともかく(として)

Explanation

Sets one matter aside as less important in order to focus on what follows. 'Whether or not ~, leaving that question aside, ...'. Often contrasts a minor point with a more pressing one.

Examples

味はともかく、この店は値段が安くて学生に人気だ。
あじはともかく、このみせはねだんがやすくてがくせいににんきだ。
Taste aside, this place is cheap and popular with students.
結果はともかくとして、最後まで全力で戦ったことを誇りに思う。
けっかはともかくとして、さいごまでぜんりょくでたたかったことをほこりにおもう。
The result aside, I'm proud that we fought with all our strength to the end.

Note

Often introduces a positive or more important point in the second half. 'A はともかく B' downplays A.

FAQ

〜はともかく(として) — what does it mean and how is it used?

setting aside ~; ~ aside; leaving ~ for now. Sets one matter aside as less important in order to focus on what follows. 'Whether or not ~, leaving that question aside, ...'. Often contrasts a minor point with a more pressing one.

〜はともかく(として) — how do you form it?

N + はともかく(として)

〜はともかく(として) — any usage notes?

Often introduces a positive or more important point in the second half. 'A はともかく B' downplays A.

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