Noun + はどうであれ (~ wa dou de are)
Explanation
This phrase means 'regardless of' or 'no matter how…'.
Formation
Noun + はどうであれ
Detailed Explanation
It is used to convey indifference about the state or condition of a certain thing or matter. You can think of it as 'no matter what' or 'regardless of' in English. The phrase shows the speaker’s strong intention to do something or an assertion that doesn’t change regardless of the noun’s state or condition.
Examples
天候はどうであれ、試合は行われます。
Tenkou wa dou de are, shiai wa okonawaremasu.
No matter what the weather is, the match will be held.
結果はどうであれ、最善を尽くすだけです。
Kekka wa dou de are, saizen wo tsukusu dake desu.
No matter what the result is, all we can do is try our best.
あなたの意見はどうであれ、私は彼を信じます。
Anata no iken wa dou de are, watashi wa kare wo shinjimasu.
No matter what your opinion is, I believe him.
試験の結果はどうであれ、あなたには何も変わりません。
Shiken no kekka wa dou de are, anata ni wa nani mo kawarimasen.
No matter what the result of the test is, nothing will change for you.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.