何とか (toka)

Meaning & usage

何とか is an adverb meaning somehow, with effort or by some means, used when a result is achieved with difficulty or is hoped for despite problems. It comes before a verb phrase, often in patterns like 何とかする, 何とかして来る, a potential verb like 間に合える, or 何とかなる for things working out on their own. It sounds conversational and determined, and it pairs with effort rather than with easy or guaranteed success.

Example sentences 6

1. 本当ほんとうに一人ひとりでこれを何なんとかできるの？

   Are you sure you can handle this by yourself?

2. なんとかしてパーティーに来ないといけませんよ。

   You must try and come to the party.

3. 何とか収支が合えばいいんだが。

   I hope I can manage to make both ends meet.

4. お金はあんまりないけど、何とかやってるよ。

   I don't have much money, but I can get along somehow.

5. 元気を出せ。そのうちなんとかなる。

   Cheer up! It will soon come out all right.

6. なんとか終電に間に合ったよ。

   I managed to catch the last train.