ともかくとして
tomo kaku toshite
setting aside; regardless of; apart from
[Setting aside; regardless of; apart from]
Connection: Noun + はともかく(として)
Usage: Used to set aside one topic or issue and focus on another. Implies "let's not worry about X for now" and redirects attention to what the speaker considers more important or relevant.
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Examples:
見た目はともかくとして、味はとても良い。(Setting aside the appearance, the taste is very good.)
費用のことはともかく、まずは計画を立てよう。(Let's set aside the cost for now and make a plan first.)
過去のことはともかくとして、これからどうするかが大事だ。(Setting aside the past, what's important is what we do from now on.)