～はともかく～は JLPT N2

Formation

Noun1 はともかく Noun2 は

Explanation

The grammar point ～はともかく～は is used to compare or contrast two elements in a sentence. It implies that the first element can be set aside or is less important compared to the second element. It often translates to 'putting A aside, B...'.

Example sentences

• デザインはともかく、機能はこの携帯電話が一番です。

  As for design, the functionality of this phone is the best.

  Dezain wa tomokaku, kinou wa kono keitai denwa ga ichiban desu.

• 彼の容姿はともかく、性格は素晴らしいです。

  Putting aside his looks, his personality is wonderful.

  Kare no youshi wa tomokaku, seikaku wa subarashii desu.

• 料理の味はともかく、盛り付けは綺麗です。

  Putting aside the taste of the food, the presentation is beautiful.

  Ryouri no aji wa tomokaku, moritsuke wa kirei desu.

• 値段はともかく、このバッグの質は良いです。

  Ignoring the price, this bag’s quality is good.

  Nedan wa tomokaku, kono baggu no shitsu wa yoi desu.