~にしろ~にしろ・~にせよ・にせよ
Whether (or not)...
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Both ~にしろ and ~にせよ can be used either once in a sentence, or they can be doubled up to express "Whether X, or whether Y... ". If only one instance is used, ~にしろ・にせよ functions more like "Even if X...".
~にしろ and ~にせよ can attach directly to verbs and い-adjectives. They can attach to nouns/な-adjectives with or without である.
にせよ is slightly more formal than にしろ.
E.g. 進学するにせよ就職するにせよ、これからも日本語の勉強は続けます! "Whether I continue with school, or start working, I am going to continue my Japanese studies!"
E.g. 時給が低いにしろ高いにしろ、もらっていることには変わりない。 "Whether the hourly wage is high or low, you're still getting paid."
E.g. 一人暮らしをするにしろしないにしろ、味噌汁くらいは作れた方が良いですよ。 "Whether you live on your own or not, you ought to be able to make something (simple) like miso soup."
Both ~にしろ and ~にせよ can be used either once in a sentence, or they can be doubled up to express "Whether X, or whether Y... "
~にしろ and ~にせよ can attach directly to verbs and い-adjectives
~にしろ and ~にせよ can attach to nouns/な-adjectives with or without である
にせよ is slightly more formal than にしろ
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