Dictionary — Entry No. 1022
아무튼
amuteon · adverb
아무튼
amuteon
[ah-moo-tun]
adverbbeginner
Meaning
Means ‘anyway,’ ‘anyhow,’ or ‘in any case.’ Used to transition or conclude conversations dismissively or casually.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
아무튼 is colloquial Korean frequently used in casual speech and K-Drama dialogue. Characters use it to move past topics quickly or indicate acceptance of situations. Very common in reality shows.
Example Sentences
아무튼 가자.
amuteon gaja.
Anyway, let’s go (dismissive, moving forward)
뭐 아무튼 됐어.
mwo amuteon dwasseo.
Well, anyway it’s fine (accepting situation)
아무튼 내일 뵙자.
amuteon naeil bwapja.
Anyway, see you tomorrow (casual closure)
⚠️ Don’t use amuteon when…
아무튼 is very casual and informal. Not appropriate in formal or respectful situations. Can sound dismissive if overused. Similar to ‘어쨌든’ but more colloquial.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: My School 2015 — high school students using casual speech and ‘아무튼’ regularly
- K-Pop: Stray Kids — members using ‘아무튼’ in casual behind-the-scenes content and interviews
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