1週3日目 見た目はともかく
Condition・emotion・limit
接続：Nは／普通形かは＋ともかく
no matter what; Let's put that aside first
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: 〜はともかくとして／〜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、〜。Or go with 結果・冗談・値段・見た目。The latter part is what the speaker wants to say.
結果はともかく、最後まで頑張ろう。
Regardless of the result, leave it alone and keep trying until the end.
冗談はともかく、本題に入りましょう。
Jokes aside, let's get to the point.
勝ち負けはともかく、全力を出せたことがうれしい。
Regardless of whether I win or lose, I'm glad I gave it my all.
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