GrammarN13 min read2026-02-17

〜といい〜といい

N1 grammar pattern "〜といい〜といい": Whether it's ~ or ~ ; Be it ~ or ~. Usage guide with examples.

Meaning

Used to evaluate people or things by pointing out and describing their prominent features.

「〜も〜も ; 〜だけでなく〜も」: This expression is used to evaluate people or things by listing prominent points, typically used when making an assessment.

Formation

Part of speechFormation
名詞名詞 N1 + といい + N2 + といい

Examples

  1. 彼は顔といい性格といい、全てがパーフェクトだ。
    His looks and personality are both perfect.

  2. デザインといい性能といい、iPhoneは最高のスマホだ。
    Both the design and performance of the iPhone are top-notch.

  3. このホテルは部屋といいサービスといい、とても素晴らしい。
    This hotel is excellent in terms of both the rooms and the service.

  4. このレストランは、料理の味といい値段といい、文句のつけようがない。
    This restaurant is flawless in both taste and price.

  5. 田中といい山田といい、この会社の男性社員は頼りないやつばかりだ 。
    Both Tanaka and Yamada are unreliable, and the male employees in this company are all like that.

  6. トムさんは目といい鼻といい、お父さんにそっくりですね。
    Tom looks just like his father, both in his eyes and his nose.

Summary

  • 〜といい〜といい means "Whether it's ~ or ~ ; Be it ~ or ~"
  • Formation: 名詞 → 名詞 N1 + といい + N2 + といい
  • This is an N1-level grammar pattern

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