GRAMMAR DETAIL
にしろ〜にしろ
Gives two differing conditions as examples and indicates that the same judgment applies in either case.
Examples
忙しいにしろ暇にしろ、毎日少しは体を動かしたほうがいい。
Whether you are busy or have free time, it is good to get at least a little exercise every day.
Words used
雨にしろ風にしろ、窓を閉めてください。
Whether it is raining or windy, please close the windows.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Repeat
にしろafter different conditions to state that the same judgment or response applies in either case. - Basic usage:
忙しいにしろ暇にしろ、毎日少しは体を動かしたほうがいい。recommends exercise on both busy days and days with free time.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Positive and negative verb conditions
- The same action's positive and negative forms can be paired, as in
使うにしろ使わないにしろ、返事をする. The following response, replying, applies whether it will be used or not.
- The same action's positive and negative forms can be paired, as in