Meaning
This pattern uses contrasting or opposite examples to suggest that the outcome will be the same regardless of the choice or situation. The three variants (〜にしろ, 〜にせよ, 〜にしても) are synonymous, though にせよ is considered more formal. By listing opposing possibilities, the speaker implies that the result remains constant in all cases.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 动词普通形 | にしろ… にしろ |
| い形容词 | にしろ… にしろ |
| な形容词(である) | にしろ… にしろ |
| 名词 (である) | にしろ… にしろ |
Examples
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このプロジェクト、続けるにしろ、続けないにしろ、社長が決めたことには従わなければいけません。
Whether we continue this project or not, we must follow whatever the president decides. -
この試合に勝つにしろ負けるにしろ、3位以内に入れないことはわかっている。
Whether we win or lose this match, we already know we won't make it into the top three. -
好きにしても、嫌いにしても、健康のために、野菜を食べなければなりません。
Whether you like it or dislike it, you must eat vegetables for your health. -
バスにしろ、電車にしろ、この大雪では動けないと思うよ。
I think whether it's a bus or a train, nothing will move in this heavy snow.
Summary
- Used to list opposing choices or situations (A or B) to show the outcome is the same either way
- Can attach to verbs, i-adjectives, na-adjectives, and nouns with appropriate forms
- にせよ is more formal than にしろ and にしても, which are more conversational