1. Adverb (fukushi)

   anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case; at least; just

   Usually written using kana alone

   とにかく、試験が終わってほっとしたよ。

2. setting aside ...; regardless of ...

   Usually written using kana aloneas ...は〜 or ...なら〜

3. really; truly; certainly; definitely; undeniably

   Usually written using kana aloneColloquial

Also written 左右【とにかく】tonikaku