anyhow
gb/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/ us/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/
B1
英語
~ 4800
語義
0件の語義
adverb
informal
B1
relation
1
despite what was said
Used to say something happens even though something else could stop it.
用法パターン：
[clause], anyhow
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'anyhow' with 'somehow'; 'anyhow' means 'despite that' here, not 'in some way'.
類義語
anyway (Very close in meaning; 'anyway' is more common in both formal and informal speech.)
対義語
therefore (Shows a result or consequence, the opposite logical direction from 'anyhow' in this sense.)
コロケーション
went on anyhow
|decided anyhow
|did it anyhow
テーマ
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- It was raining, but they went for a walk anyhow.
- I know it's risky, but I'll try it anyhow.
- He didn’t study much; he passed the exam anyhow.
学習者向け例文
- It was cold, but we went out anyhow.
- I was tired, but I finished the work anyhow.
- She didn’t like the food, but she ate it anyhow.
adverb
informal
B1
relation
2
in any way possible
In any way, without care about how it is done.
用法パターン：
do [something] anyhow
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with 'somehow', which means 'in some way' but not necessarily carelessly.
類義語
haphazardly (Stronger sense of disorder and randomness than 'anyhow'.)
対義語
carefully (Implies attention and precision, opposite of doing something 'anyhow'.)
コロケーション
arranged anyhow
|thrown anyhow
|done anyhow
テーマ
daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He just threw his clothes into the suitcase anyhow.
- The chairs were placed anyhow around the room.
- She answered the questions anyhow, without thinking much.
学習者向け例文
- He put the books on the table anyhow.
- They painted the wall anyhow.
- She packed her bag anyhow.
adverb
informal
B1
action
3
to change topic or resume
Used to go back to the main subject after talking about something else.
用法パターン：
Anyhow, [new topic]
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse 'anyhow' here instead of 'anyway', which sounds more natural in many contexts.
類義語
anyway ('Anyway' is more common and neutral for this function.)
対義語
by the way ('By the way' introduces a new related topic rather than returning to an old one.)
コロケーション
Anyhow, let's continue
|Anyhow, where was I?
|Anyhow, moving on
テーマ
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Anyhow, let's get back to what we were discussing.
- We got sidetracked. Anyhow, the main point is this.
- Anyhow, shall we start the meeting?
学習者向け例文
- Anyhow, let's talk about our plan.
- Anyhow, where were we?
- Anyhow, let's start the lesson.
文法
表現
anyhow and anyway
1/ˈɛnihˌaʊ ˈænd ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
using both for emphasis
Using both words together to make the meaning stronger when changing topic or showing contrast.
例文
- Anyhow and anyway, let's move on to the next point.
- It was raining. Anyhow and anyway, we decided to go.