Explanation
Shows that the speaker is indifferent to both conditions; 'whether A or B'.
Formation
い-adjective (-かろう) + と, な-adjective / Noun + であろうと
Detailed explanation
The うと うと pattern indicates that A and B are both possibilities, yet the speaker's stance or the outcome doesn’t change. It's often translated as 'whether A or B'. For i-adjectives, the '-かろうと' form is used. For nouns or な-adjectives, you’ll see 'Noun/な-adjective + であろうと'.
Examples
Ame ga furou to hareyou to, watashi wa mainichi jogingu o shimasu.
Whether it's raining or sunny, I jog every day.
Shiken ga muzukashikarou to yasashikarou to, isshoukenmei benkyou shimasu.
Whether the exam is difficult or easy, I will study hard.
Kare ga gakusei de arou to shakaijin de arou to, watashi wa kare o sonkei shiteimasu.
Whether he's a student or a working adult, I respect him.
Sono eiga ga atarashii de arou to furui de arou to, omoshirokereba mimasu.
Whether the movie is new or old, if it's interesting, I'll watch it.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.