とにかく義務だけはすました。

とにかく義務だけはすました。

At any rate, I did my duty.

とにかく義務(ぎむ)だけはすました。

Tonikaku gimu dake wa sumashita.

兎に角 (とにかく)

anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case; at least

義務 (ぎむ)

duty; obligation; responsibility

丈 (だけ)

only; just; merely; simply; no more than; nothing but; alone; as (e.g. as soon as, as much as); worth

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

済ます (すます)

to finish; to get it over with; to conclude; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)

Reading: ギ

Meanings: righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning

Readings: ム、つと.める

Meanings: task, duties