何とか
なんとか
nantoka
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
何とか (なんとか (nantoka)) means "Somehow". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Somehow
Also : Anyhow · Something or other
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Example Sentences
何とかして問題を解決した。
なんとかしてもんだいをかいけつした。
I somehow managed to solve the problem.
何とかして間に合った。
なんとかしてまにあった。
I somehow managed to be on time.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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