At a glance
Aはともかく、Bは～ means "setting A aside, B is ~". The speaker leaves A out of the discussion for now and gives an opinion about B.
[A] はともかく、[B] は ～
見た目はともかく、味はおいしいです。 Setting the looks aside, it tastes good.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | Noun + はともかく | 天気はともかく |
| Verb | Dictionary form + こと / の + はともかく | 読むのはともかく |
| Yes/no question | Plain form + かどうかはともかく | 行くかどうかはともかく |
| Question word clause | Question word ～か + はともかく | いつ行くかはともかく |
It is used in both speech and writing. The sentence ending makes it polite or casual.