～だろうとなかろうと (〜darou to nakarou to)
Explanation
Expresses 'regardless of whether it is or isn't'.
Formation
Noun / i-Adjective / na-Adjective / Verb + だろうとなかろうと
Detailed Explanation
The ～だろうとなかろうと grammar point is used to express the idea of 'regardless of whether it is or isn't.' It translates roughly as 'whether it is ~ or not' in English. This construction emphasizes that the speaker’s stance or action does not change, regardless of the two possible conditions.
Examples
試験が難しいだろうとなかろうと、全力で頑張ります。
Shiken ga muzukashii darou to nakarou to, zenryoku de ganbarimasu.
Regardless of whether the exam is difficult or not, I will do my best.
彼が来るだろうとなかろうと、私たちは始めます。
Kare ga kuru darou to nakarou to, watashitachi wa hajimemasu.
Whether he comes or not, we will start.
この仕事が面白いだろうとなかろうと、私は続けます。
Kono shigoto ga omoshiroi darou to nakarou to, watashi wa tsuzukemasu.
Whether this job is interesting or not, I will continue.
彼が賛成するだろうとなかろうと、私たちは進行します。
Kare ga sansei suru darou to nakarou to, watashitachi wa shinkou shimasu.
Whether he agrees or not, we will proceed.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.