GrammarJLPT N1Verb ようと Verbる まいと (Verb you to Verb ru mai to)

Verb ようと Verbる まいと (Verb you to Verb ru mai to)

JLPT N1

Explanation

This structure indicates that regardless of whether one does (verb) or not, the outcome/attitude remains unchanged.

Formation

Verb-volitional + と + Verb-negative volitional (~まい) + と

Detailed Explanation

The expression 'Verb-volitional form + と + Verb-negative volitional (~まい) + と' means 'regardless of whether one does X or not, it doesn't change the situation'. It shows the speaker's firm stance or the unchanging nature of some outcome.

Examples

あなたが来ようと来るまいと、パーティーは予定通りに始まります。

Anata ga koyou to kuru mai to, paatii wa yotei doori ni hajimarimasu.

Whether you come or not, the party will start as scheduled.

彼があそこに行こうと行くまいと、私たちは止めることができません。

Kare ga asoko ni ikou to iku mai to, watashitachi wa tomeru koto ga dekimasen.

Whether he tries to go there or not, we can't stop him.

彼女が謝ろうと謝るまいと、事実は変わらない。

Kanojo ga ayamarou to ayamaru mai to, jijitsu wa kawaranai.

Whether she apologizes or not, the fact won't change.

試験を受けようと受けるまいと、親として私はあなたを支えます。

Shiken o ukeyou to ukeru mai to, oya to shite watashi wa anata o sasaemasu.

Whether you take the exam or not, I will support you as your parent.

Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.