Meaning
This pattern is used when one wants to express that no matter what action is taken, one's strong feelings or an unchangeable fact will not be affected. It carries the same meaning as 「…でも…でも」. The two verbs used are typically similar in meaning or opposite in meaning.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| Verb 1 (volitional form) + が | Verb 2 (volitional form) + が |
| Verb 1 (volitional form) + と | Verb 2 (volitional form) + と |
Examples
- 注目されようが無視されようが、この研究は続けていきます。
Whether it gets attention or is ignored, I will continue this research.
Summary
- 「〜ようが〜ようが／ようと〜ようと」 means "whether... or..., no matter if..."
- Attaches to paired Verb (volitional form) + が or paired Verb (volitional form) + と