Structure
Verb + にしろ(1) + Verb + にしろ(1)
［い］Adjective + にしろ(1) + ［い］Adjective + にしろ(1)
［な］Adjective + (である) + にしろ(1) ［な］Adjective + (である) + にしろ(1)
Noun + (である) + にしろ(1) + Noun + (である) + にしろ(1)
(1) にせよ
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About にしろ～にしろ
にせよ, and にしろ are two phrases that are often translated as 'even if (A)', or 'no matter if (A)'. This structure is a combination of に, and either of the imperative forms of する; せよ, or しろ. せよ tends to be more common in written material, while しろ is more common in speech. Despite the English translations, this particular use of the imperative form of する translates more accurately to 'so it's (A), who cares!', as the speaker is just strongly stating that the actual condition of (A) is unimportant in the overall sentence.
When repeated, にせよ～にせよ illustrates that regardless of either '(A) or (B), (C) is still true'. In many cases, (A) and (B) will only be a small sample of possibilities, with the actual meaning being 'in (A), (B), or any similar situation at all, (C) is still true'.
にせよ and にしろ may appear following verbs, い-Adjectives, な-Adjectives or nouns in any of their standard forms.
Caution
Although not grammatically incorrect, it is quite unnatural to mix the use of にしろ with にせよ. Due to this, when using this pattern, it will be important to repeat the same exact expression.
- このレストランは、料理にせよ接客態度にしろ、全てが最悪だ。Everything about this restaurant, whether it be the food or the customer service attitude, is terrible. (Unnatural Japanese)
Fun-fact
にせよ～にせよ is regularly used with pairs of antonyms. In a broad sense, this just illustrates that 'for the opposites of (A), (B), and everything between, (C)'.
- 浅い川にしろ深い川にしろ、子供にはライフジャケット着させないといけない。Whether the river is deep or shallow, children must wear life jackets.
Synonyms
にせよ・にしろ
Even if, Even though, No matter, Whether… or
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にしても～にしても
Regardless of whether
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かどうか
Whether or not, If...or not
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〜でも 〜でも
Whether ~ or, Neither ~ or
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～ても～なくても
Whether ~ or not
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にしても
Even though, Even if, Even when, Also
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であれ
Even if, Even, No matter
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であれ〜であれ
Whether or, Or, No matter which, In either case
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とはいえ
Though, Although (I admit that), Be that as it may, Nonetheless
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何しろ
No wonder, After all, In fact, Because, At any rate
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好きにしろ嫌いにしろ、このワクチンは義務づけられている。
Whether you like it or hate it, the vaccine is obligatory.
公務にしろプライベートにしろ、ルールはちゃんと守ってください。
Whether it is public or private, please properly obey the rules.
古典にしろ新作にしろ、とにかく彼の落語が好きだ。
Whether it is his old stuff or a new, in any case, I like his rakugo.
言葉遣いにしろ態度にしろ、彼の印象はとにかく悪い。
Whether in speech or attitude, I have a really bad impression of him.
寿司にしろ刺身にしろ、とにかく生の魚が好きなんです。
Whether it is sushi or sashimi, in any case, I like raw fish.
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にしろ～にしろ – Grammar Discussion
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pandashoujo
Is this masculine like the previous にせよ entry?
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