にしても～にしても
Meanings
- Regardless of whether
- no matter if ... or ...
- be it A or B; either way
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Explanation
にしても～にしても is used to compare two or more possibilities and express that the following statement applies regardless of which possibility is true. It emphasizes that the outcome or judgment remains the same no matter which option is chosen. The first clause can be a noun, na-adjective, or verb; the second clause follows the same pattern. This construction is common in formal and informal contexts to discuss hypothetical or alternative scenarios.
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Example sentences
Regardless of rain or wind, the game will probably be canceled.
Whether you go or not, you should contact them.
Regardless of whether it's expensive or cheap, the product's quality is the issue.
Whether it's a meeting or a phone call, I can't talk right now.
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