GRAMMAR
〜にしろ〜にしろ
whether ~ or.
Explanation
NOTE
〜にしろ〜にしろ means whether X or Y — both options lead to the same conclusion.
賛成にしろ反対にしろ、意見を言うべきだ。
Whether you agree or disagree, you should voice your opinion.
Used to list two alternatives that both lead to the same result.
NOTE
It is formal and often appears in writing or careful speech, expressing a firm conclusion.
NOTE
Attach にしろ to nouns or the dictionary form of verbs and adjectives for both slots.
STRUCTURE
N辞にしろN辞にしろ
電車にしろバスにしろ、駅まで時間がかかります。
Densha ni shiro basu ni shiro, eki made jikan ga kakarimasu.
Whether it's the train or the bus, it takes time to get to the station.
先生にしろ学生にしろ、みんな会議に参加しなければなりません。
Sensei ni shiro gakusei ni shiro, minna kaigi ni sanka shinakereba narimasen.
Whether you are a teacher or a student, everyone must participate in the meeting.
赤にしろ青にしろ、この色はとても綺麗ですね。
Aka ni shiro ao ni shiro, kono iro wa totemo kirei desu ne.
Whether it is red or blue, these colors are very beautiful, aren't they?
行くにしろ行かないにしろ、早く決めてください。
Iku nishiro ikanai nishiro, hayaku kimete kudasai.
Whether you go or not, please decide quickly.
紅茶にしろコーヒーにしろ、熱い飲み物が好きだ。
Koucha nishiro koohii nishiro, atsui nomimono ga suki da.
Whether tea or coffee, I like hot drinks.
勝つにしろ負けるにしろ、全力を尽くす。
Katsu nishiro makeru nishiro, zenryoku o tsukusu.
Whether we win or lose, we'll give it our all.
Practice exercises
1
「行くにしろ〜にしろ行かない、早めに連絡するのが礼儀というものだ。」
Whether you go or don't go, it's common courtesy to contact early.
Answer
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2
「忙しいにしろ〜にしろ暇だ、時間の使い方で結果は大きく変わるものだ。」
Whether you are busy or free, the results greatly change depending on how you use your time.
Answer
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3
「味が良いにしろ〜にしろ悪い、値段はともかく、新鮮さが一番だ。」
Whether the taste is good or bad, leaving aside the price, freshness is the most important.
Answer
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4
「失敗するにしろ〜にしろ成功する、努力した分は無駄にならないと言うことだ。」
Whether you fail or succeed, it means that your efforts won't be wasted.
Answer
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5
「経験者にしろ〜にしろ未経験者、新しい環境では学ぶことが多い。」
Whether one is experienced or inexperienced, there is much to learn in a new environment.
Answer
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