なんとか
Meanings
Expression
Usually written in kana
1. something; something or other; so-and-so
Adverb
Verb (する)
Usually written in kana
2. somehow; anyhow; one way or another
handling, dealing with
Kanji used
what
Pitch accent
んとか
Top 1600
Composed of
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
Used in vocabulary (5 in total)
to be able to manage somehow or another
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
somehow or other; one way or another; by some means or other
Examples (27 in total)
I took care of it myself.
He managed to escape.
I think we'll make it if we hurry.
Oh, please, stop that noise!
I manage to live on a small income.
Could you make time for me?
The box was heavy, but he managed to carry it.
Will you manage to repair my car?
I'll be there by eight somehow.
The authorities managed to stabilize the currency.
I manage to get along on a small salary.
She finally managed to get a hold of her old friend.
Can you manage to carry that heavy suitcase by yourself?
We managed to get some foreign stamps.
The police managed to track down the owner of the car.
We have to somehow come through this troublesome situation.
I'll work that into my tight schedule.
This is the last time I'll ask you to do anything for me.
He promised to see about my broken watch.
I want to do my best to make this program work well.
Betty always managed to get what she wanted.
In spite of their tiny restaurant they managed to pull through the recession.
After a lot of problems she managed to learn to drive a car.
I managed to find a parking place right in front of the building.
Can you manage to complete the manuscript by Friday?
Harry managed to swim across the river.
I've managed to finish the first three chapters so far.