何といっても (nanto-ittemo): Above all; after all
何といっても (nanto-ittemo)
Meaning
Above all; after all
Formation and usage
何といっても + clause
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Highlights the strongest reason or most notable feature among several factors.
Examples
この会議では、何といっても事前の準備が大切だ。
For this event, the meeting, advance preparation matters above all.
この試験では、何といっても事前の準備が大切だ。
For this event, the exam, advance preparation matters above all.
この研修では、何といっても事前の準備が大切だ。
For this event, the training session, advance preparation matters above all.
この発表会では、何といっても事前の準備が大切だ。
For this event, the presentation event, advance preparation matters above all.
この面接では、何といっても事前の準備が大切だ。
For this event, the interview, advance preparation matters above all.
How related patterns differ
さらに adds or increases; 何といっても singles out the strongest feature, while 何しろ gives a salient reason. さすがに can meet expectations or acknowledge a limit. いったい intensifies a question, 万一 anticipates a risk, and たちまち marks rapid change.