N2195/217

も~ば~も

Noun + も + Noun + ば + Noun + もVerb (plain, present) + も + Verb (plain, present) + もい-adjective + も + い-adjective + ば + い-adjective + もな-adjective + も + な-adjective + ば + な-adjective + も

Meanings

  • Whether … or …
  • both … and …
  • no matter whether … or …
  • either ... or ... is possible/true

About this pattern

Explanation

This construction pairs two possibilities or states with も on the first side and ば on the second, to express nuance like “whether… or…,” or “both A and B,” or “no matter whether A or B.” It emphasizes that either side is relevant or possible, and often implies a casual or neutral tone. The pattern can show contrast, inevitability, or inevitability of different outcomes depending on the context.

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Example sentences

彼が来るも来ないも、私には関係ない。

Whether he comes or not, it's none of my business.

この計画は成功するも失敗するも、上司には報告しなければならない。

Whether this plan succeeds or fails, we must report it to the boss.

雨が降るも降らぬも、試合は予定通り行われる。

Whether it rains or not, the match will go on as planned.