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なんとかなる (nantoka naru) - It'll work out somehow

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral/casual

How it works

This expression combines 'nantoka' (somehow, by hook or by crook) with the verb 'naru' (to become, to turn out). It conveys a sense of optimism or reassurance that a difficult situation will resolve itself or be managed, often without a clear plan yet.

Sample sentences

心配しないで。きっと、なんとかなるよ。

Don't worry. I'm sure it'll work out somehow.

プレゼンテーションの準備が間に合わないかもしれないけど、まあ、なんとかなるだろう。

I might not finish preparing for the presentation in time, but oh well, it'll probably work out somehow.

人生、なんとかなるものさ。あまり深く考えすぎないで。

Life always works out somehow. Don't overthink things too much.

Quick facts

nuance:Often used to comfort someone, or oneself, when facing a challenge or uncertainty. It implies a belief in a positive outcome despite current difficulties.

variation:Similar to 'ドーにかなる' (dō ni kanaru) but 'nantoka naru' is more common and has a slightly stronger sense of active effort or a way being found, even if vague.

Often used with

きっととなる (kitto to naru - I'm sure it'll work out)

最後はとなる (saigo wa to naru - in the end, it'll work out)

大丈夫、となる (daijoubu, to naru - It's okay, it'll work out)

焦らないでとなる (aseranaide to naru - Don't rush, it'll work out)

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Example

心配しないで。きっと、なんとかなるよ。

Don't worry. I'm sure it'll work out somehow.

プレゼンテーションの準備が間に合わないかもしれないけど、まあ、なんとかなるだろう。

I might not finish preparing for the presentation in time, but oh well, it'll probably work out somehow.