This phrase means 'no matter what' or 'even if'. You use it to say something is true in any situation.
Noun + であろうとPrimary
Interrogative Word + であろうと
Clause + と + であろうと
This phrase means 'no matter what' or 'even if'. You use it to say something is true in any situation.
男性であろうと女性であろうと、能力のある人がリーダーになるべきだ。
Whether male or female, a person with ability should become the leader.
理由が何であろうと、法を破ることは許されない。
Whatever the reason may be, breaking the law is not permitted.
昔であろうと今であろうと、親が子を思う気持ちに変わりはなかった。
Whether in the past or now, there was no change in the feelings a parent has for their child.
結果がどうであろうと、最後まで全力を尽くすことが重要だ。
No matter what the result is, it is important to give it your all until the very end.
どんなに有名な画家であろうと、無名の新人であろうと、このコンペでは作品だけで評価されます。
Regardless of whether they are a very famous painter or an unknown newcomer, in this competition, they will be judged solely on their work.
This phrase sounds very formal. It is like something you read in a serious book. You might hear it in a big speech. Do not use it when you talk with friends. It will sound strange.
This is like '〜にかかわらず' and '〜を問わず'. But '〜であろうと' is much more formal. It is used in books or official writing. It often shows two things, like 'AであろうとBであろうと'. This means 'no matter if it's A or B'. The other two are more common. They often use one word, like 'regardless of age'.
Don't use this when you only talk about one thing. For example, you wouldn't say "whether it's rain" by itself.
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