とかく
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 兎角
(doing) various things; (doing) this and that; being apt to; being prone to
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Adverb, Suru verb
(doing) various things; (doing) this and thatAdverb
being apt to; being prone to; tending to- at any rate; anyhow; anyway
No-adjective
all sorts of (negative things); variousNoun
things that do not exist; rabbit hornsIdiom
Example sentences
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Meanwhile, a new year began.
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Accidents will happen.
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Boys will run risks.
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There were some unsavory rumors about him.
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We are liable to be lazy.
More examples (7)
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The learned are apt to despise the ignorant.
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People often don't notice their own faults.
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Young people are apt to behave that way.
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We tend to forget that exercise is a key to good health.
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Those who are delicate in health are apt to catch a cold when the cold season sets in.
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Such men as praise you to your face are apt to speak ill of you behind your back.
人はとかく自分は欠点がないと考えがちである。事実をありのままに述べなさい。
One is apt to think oneself faultless. State the facts as they are.