This is the 2839th most frequent Japanese word.
いかなる
"いかなる" means "any kind of" or "whatever."
In this sentence, 'いかなる' is used to mean 'any kind of' or 'whatever,' emphasizing no restriction or exception regarding the situation.
いかなる状況でも、冷静さを保つべきです。
Under any circumstances, one should remain calm.
Here, 'いかなる' conveys the meaning of 'any' or 'whatever,' underlining the broad applicability to various difficulties.
彼はいかなる困難にも立ち向かう勇気がある。
He has the courage to face any kind of difficulty.
The usage of 'いかなる' in this instance signifies 'any,' putting focus on inclusivity of all types of issues when considering them.