Indicates a concession, equivalent to 'even if', 'granting that', or 'be that as it may'. It's used to acknowledge a point before stating a main clause that holds true regardless.
Verb [dictionary form] + にせよPrimary
Noun + にせよ
い-Adjective + にせよ
な-Adjective + にせよ
This means 'even if' or 'even though'. You use it to say something is true, but then say something else is still true.
たとえ反対する人が多いにせよ、私はこの計画を実行するつもりだ。
Even if many people oppose it, I intend to carry out this plan.
それが事実であったにせよ、公にすべきではなかった。
Even if that was the truth, it should not have been made public.
今回の試験に合格しなかったにせよ、がっかりする必要はない。
Even if you didn't pass this exam, there's no need to be disappointed.
どんなに忙しいにせよ、食事はきちんと取るべきだ。
No matter how busy you may be, you should eat proper meals.
何をするにせよ、まずは基本が大切だ。
Whatever you do, the basics are important first.
Imagine you are saying, "Okay, let's just say this is true." You use this phrase to agree with something for a moment. Then you say what you really think, no matter what you just agreed to.
This is like saying "even if" or "granted that." It is a formal way to say something. The similar phrase "〜にしろ" is a bit less formal. You might use it when talking. "〜であれ" means almost the same thing. It is also very formal. "〜としても" is another way to say "even if." You can use it when speaking or writing.
Use this when you want to say "even if" something is true. You accept one idea. Then you say your main point. Your main point is true no matter what. You can also use it with question words. This means "whoever" or "whatever".
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