JLPT N1 Advanced
何だかんだ
「なんだかんだ」
One thing or another; when all is said and done
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何だ彼だ rare kanji form
1 Adverb
"One thing or another" / "This and that"
Refers to a variety of unspecified reasons, events, or complaints without listing them individually.
Example
週末 は 、 掃除 したり 買い物 したり 、 何だかんだ で 忙しかった 。
This weekend, between cleaning, shopping, and one thing or another, I was busy.
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2 Adverb
"When all is said and done" / "At the end of the day"
Signifies that a conclusion holds true regardless of whatever complaints or complications exist.
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