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Processing keyword: ~にしろ~にしろ (〜ni shiro 〜ni shiro)
In this lesson, we'll explore the Japanese grammar pattern ~にしろ~にしろ (〜ni shiro 〜ni shiro). This expression is used to present two or more options or examples, emphasizing that the same conclusion applies to all of them. It's similar to saying "whether... or..." in English.
~にしろ~にしろ is used to:
Basic Structure:
[Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ、[Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ、[Outcome/Statement]
Formation Breakdown:
Component | Formation | Example |
---|---|---|
Verb (Dictionary Form) | Verb + にしろ | 行くにしろ (iku ni shiro) |
Verb (ない Form) | Verb (ない form) + にしろ | 行かないにしろ (ikanai ni shiro) |
い-Adjective | Adjective + にしろ | 高いにしろ (takai ni shiro) |
な-Adjective | Adjective + にしろ | 静かにしろ (shizuka ni shiro) |
Noun | Noun + にしろ | 雨にしろ (ame ni shiro) |
Note: The phrase にしろ comes from the imperative form of the verb する (to do) — しろ — combined with the particle に. However, in this grammar pattern, にしろ functions as a conjunction meaning "even if" or "whether." |
Option 1 [Verb/Adj/Noun] + にしろ、
Option 2 [Verb/Adj/Noun] + にしろ、
[Outcome/Statement]
Grammar Pattern | Meaning | Usage |
---|---|---|
~にしろ~にしろ | "Whether... or..." | Formal; emphasizes that the outcome is the same regardless of options. |
~にせよ~にせよ | "Even if... or..." | Similar to ~にしろ~にしろ; slightly more formal. |
~にしても~にしても | "Even if... or even if..." | Slightly less formal; more common in spoken language. |
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例文 (Example Sentence):
学生にしろ、社会人にしろ、時間を守ることは大切だ。
Gakusei ni shiro, shakaijin ni shiro, jikan o mamoru koto wa taisetsu da.
"Whether you are a student or a working adult, being punctual is important."
例文:
行くにしろ行かないにしろ、連絡してください。
Iku ni shiro ikanai ni shiro, renraku shite kudasai.
"Whether you go or not, please let me know."
例文:
男性にしろ女性にしろ、この仕事は応募できます。
Dansei ni shiro josei ni shiro, kono shigoto wa ōbo dekimasu.
"Whether you're male or female, you can apply for this job."
例文:
雨にしろ雪にしろ、試合は行われます。
Ame ni shiro yuki ni shiro, shiai wa okonawaremasu.
"Whether it rains or snows, the match will be held."
例文:
結果が良いにしろ悪いにしろ、最後まで努力するべきだ。
Kekka ga yoi ni shiro warui ni shiro, saigo made doryoku suru beki da.
"Whether the outcome is good or bad, you should strive until the end."
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