〜うと〜まいと: This means something will happen no matter what. It shows strong resolve or a situation that cannot change.

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〜うと〜まいと

This means something will happen no matter what. It shows strong resolve or a situation that cannot change.

N1 KMT9FormalStandardAdverbial ConstructionMixedOlder SpeakersExtreme Or Impossible HypotheticalsGrammar

Verb [volitional form] + と + Verb [dictionary form] + まいとPrimary

This means something will happen no matter what. It shows strong resolve or a situation that cannot change.

親が反対しようとするまいと、私は彼と結婚します。

Whether my parents object or not, I will marry him.

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeFamily & Relationships Emotions & Psychology

雨が降ろうと降るまいと、昨日の試合は中止にならなかった。

Regardless of whether it rained or not, yesterday's match was not cancelled.

NeutralPastNegativeClause InitialDeclarativeSports & Martial Arts Weather & Geography

他人が何と言おうと言うまいと、自分の信じる道を歩むつもりだ。

No matter what other people may or may not say, I intend to walk the path I believe in.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialVolitionalEmotions & Psychology Core Concepts

お客様が購入されようとされまいと、我々の対応は常に丁寧であるべきです。

Whether the customer makes a purchase or not, our service should always be polite.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialObligationBusiness & Finance Work & Career

彼が来ようと来まいと気にしない彼女は、本当に強い人だと思う。

I think she, who doesn't care whether he comes or not, is a truly strong person.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeFamily & Relationships Emotions & Psychology

This grammar sounds very strong. It is like saying 'no matter what' in a very firm way. It is not for everyday chat. Think of it like old-fashioned speech.

This is like "~u ga ~mai ga". But this one sounds more formal. It also sounds stronger. The other one is more common in everyday talk.

Don't use this when you want to say "whether I go or eat." The two verbs must be the same. You say "whether I go or not go."

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜うが〜まいが

This means "whether you do something or not." The result will be the same either way. It shows you do not care about the choice.

意向形 (よう / う)

This form means 'let's do' something. You use it to suggest an action or invite someone to do it with you.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

〜まい

This means you strongly decide not to do something. It can also mean something probably will not happen.

〜（よ）うが / 〜（よ）うと

This means that something will happen no matter what. It shows that a condition does not change the result.

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Dictionary

〜うと〜まいと

This means something will happen no matter what. It shows strong resolve or a situation that cannot change.

N1 KMT9FormalStandardAdverbial ConstructionMixedOlder SpeakersExtreme Or Impossible HypotheticalsGrammar

Verb [volitional form] + と + Verb [dictionary form] + まいとPrimary

This means something will happen no matter what. It shows strong resolve or a situation that cannot change.

親が反対しようとするまいと、私は彼と結婚します。

Whether my parents object or not, I will marry him.

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeFamily & Relationships Emotions & Psychology

雨が降ろうと降るまいと、昨日の試合は中止にならなかった。

Regardless of whether it rained or not, yesterday's match was not cancelled.

NeutralPastNegativeClause InitialDeclarativeSports & Martial Arts Weather & Geography

他人が何と言おうと言うまいと、自分の信じる道を歩むつもりだ。

No matter what other people may or may not say, I intend to walk the path I believe in.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialVolitionalEmotions & Psychology Core Concepts

お客様が購入されようとされまいと、我々の対応は常に丁寧であるべきです。

Whether the customer makes a purchase or not, our service should always be polite.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialObligationBusiness & Finance Work & Career

彼が来ようと来まいと気にしない彼女は、本当に強い人だと思う。

I think she, who doesn't care whether he comes or not, is a truly strong person.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeFamily & Relationships Emotions & Psychology

This grammar sounds very strong. It is like saying 'no matter what' in a very firm way. It is not for everyday chat. Think of it like old-fashioned speech.

This is like "~u ga ~mai ga". But this one sounds more formal. It also sounds stronger. The other one is more common in everyday talk.

Don't use this when you want to say "whether I go or eat." The two verbs must be the same. You say "whether I go or not go."

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜うが〜まいが

This means "whether you do something or not." The result will be the same either way. It shows you do not care about the choice.

意向形 (よう / う)

This form means 'let's do' something. You use it to suggest an action or invite someone to do it with you.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

〜まい

This means you strongly decide not to do something. It can also mean something probably will not happen.

〜（よ）うが / 〜（よ）うと

This means that something will happen no matter what. It shows that a condition does not change the result.

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〜うと〜まいと

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〜うと〜まいと

Patterns1

Meaning

Examples5

Nuance1

Contrasts1

Restrictions1

Compare with1

Less formal alternatives(1)

Prerequisites4

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