Structure
Verb + にしろ(1) + Phrase
［い］Adjective + にしろ(1) + Phrase
［な］Adjective + (である）+ にしろ(1) + Phrase
Noun + （である）+ にしろ(1) + Phrase
(1) にせよ
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About にせよ・にしろ
にせよ, and にしろ are two phrases that are often translated as 'even if (A)', or 'no matter if (A)'. This structure is a combination of に, and either of the imperative forms of する; せよ, or しろ. せよ tends to be more common in written material, while しろ is more common in speech. Despite the English translations, this particular use of the imperative form of する translates more accurately to 'so it's (A), who cares!', as the speaker is just strongly stating that the actual condition of (A) is unimportant in relation to what they actually want to say.
にせよ and にしろ can appear following verbs, い-Adjectives, な-Adjectives or nouns in any of their standard forms.
As this structure is fairly direct, in most cases it will be used as a way to emphasize that regardless of what the case is for (A), (B) is still true, or is the more important matter to consider.
Synonyms
たところで
Even if ~ cannot or will not, Even though ~ not
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ても
Even if, Even though
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にしても
Even though, Even if, Even when, Also
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たとえ〜ても
Even if…is the case, Supposing that
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どうしても
Regardless of, No matter what
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であれ
Even if, Even, No matter
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であれ〜であれ
Whether or, Or, No matter which, In either case
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とはいえ
Though, Although (I admit that), Be that as it may, Nonetheless
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にしろ～にしろ
Whether… or
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を問わず
Regardless of, Whether or not, No matter, With or without
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違いがあるにせよ、わずかな差だ。
Even if there is a difference, it is minimal.
それは難しいにしろ、するしかない。
Even though it is hard, I have no choice but to do it.
飲まないにしろ、居酒屋に行こう。
Even if we don't drink, let's go to an Izakaya.
いずれにせよ、この決定は変わりません。
At any rate, this decision will stand.
それが上司の命令にせよ、わたしは従えません。
Even if that is an order from the boss, I will not follow it.
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にせよ・にしろ – Grammar Discussion
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Hadros232232
How does にしろ differ from とも or にしても?
Fuga
Hey @Hadros232232 !
にしても・にしろ・とも・にせよ all mean the same thing and many people use them depending on which one sounds better in that situation.
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