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N1
〜であれ〜であれ/〜であろうと〜であろうと
Meaning
A parallel expression that lists two examples A and B and states "in either case the conclusion is the same." 「〜であれ〜であれ」 is the stiffer form.
Examples
- 晴れであれ雨であれ、行事は予定どおり実施する。 Whether it is sunny or rainy, the event will be held as planned.
- 日本人であろうと外国人であろうと、法律は平等に適用される。 Whether Japanese or foreign, the law applies equally.
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