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nantoka
expression, adverb, suru verb

Alternate Written Forms:

[なん(何)·と·か]
nantoka
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English Meaning(s) for なんとか

expression
  1. something; something or other; so-and-so
adverb, suru verb
  1. somehow; anyhow; one way or another (handling, dealing with)
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Definition and Synonyms for なんとか

Someway in some unspecified way or manner
Synonyms: どうにか, どうやら, なんとか, どうかこうか, 曲がりなりにも
Someway or by some unspecified means
Synonyms: どうにか, どうやら, なんとか, どうかこうか, 曲がりなりにも

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Sample Sentences for なんとか

He was somehow able to swim across the river.
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We managed to get through to each other.
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He managed to run the machine.
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I managed to get out of the crowd.
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I started a new job, and it's been a struggle just to keep my head above the water.
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