HomeGrammarJLPT N1A うが B うが (A uga B uga)

A うが B うが (A uga B uga)

JLPT N1

Explanation

Expresses the idea of 'no matter how... or', 'even if... or'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~うが ~うが grammar pattern is used to express that regardless of the conditions in A and B, the result remains the same. Often you’ll see volitional forms or i-adjective '-かろうが' forms. It can be translated as 'no matter how... or...', 'even if... or...'.

Examples

Asa hayakarou ga yoru osokarou ga, itsumo basu ga okureru.

No matter whether it's early morning or late at night, the bus is always late.

Kare ni hanasou ga hanasu maiga, kekka wa kawaranai.

Even if I talk to him or don't, the outcome won't change.

Kono shigoto o shiyou ga shimai ga, kyuuryou wa onaji da.

Whether I do this job or not, the salary is the same.

Ano hito ni hanasou ga hanasu maiga, rikai shite kureru to wa omoenai.

I don't think that person would understand whether I talk to them or not.

Practice

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