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1週3日目 見た目はともかく
Condition・emotion・limit
1週3日目

〜はともかくとして

接続:Nは+ともかくとして
Temporarily put A aside to talk about B
注意 / Note:Determine the relationship between the two sides: set aside, list together, accept X but not Y, or eliminate X.
比較 / Compare:Same article: 〜ともかく/〜は別として/〜どころか. These models are often mistakenly chosen for each other — carefully read the 接続 and nuances above and then decide.
よく出る形 / Common form:名詞は+ともかくとして、〜。Full, more formal form 〜はともかく. Only connect after NOUN.
値段はともかくとして、品質はすばらしい。
Price aside, the quality is amazing.
見た目はともかくとして、味は悪くない。
Appearance aside, the taste isn't bad.
費用はともかくとして、まず実現できるかどうかを考えよう。
Let's put the cost aside for now, first think about whether it can be done or not.

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