なんとか

とか

Common word

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    something, something or other, so-and-so
    word usually written using kana alone

  2. adverb (fukushi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

    somehow, anyhow, one way or another
    handling, dealing with
    word usually written using kana alone

    • なんとかその機械を動かした。
      He managed to run the machine.