N2
とかく (tokaku)
とかく
apt to (do); prone to (do); anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Indicates a general tendency or inclination, often implying a slight difficulty or common pattern. Can also mean 'anyway' or 'in any case' in some contexts, but 'apt to' is common for N2.
📝 Example Sentences
人間はとかく楽な道を選びがちだ。
People are apt to choose the easy path.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "とかく"!
冬の日は_______、気が滅入りやすい。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「とかく」は、「～しがちだ」「～しやすい」という傾向を表します。
English: 'Tokaku' indicates a tendency to 'be prone to' or 'be apt to' something.
English: 'Tokaku' indicates a tendency to 'be prone to' or 'be apt to' something.
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