Vocabulary

What does いかに (ikani) mean?

いかに means how, to what extent; however.

Quick facts
Readingいかに
Romajiikani
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
いかに
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkikani

how, to what extent; however

Example sentences

  • I think about how one should live one's life.

  • No matter how hard you try, sometimes you still won't get results.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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