〜であろうと

N1

whatever ~ may be

Structure

Noun + であろうと

Explanation

「〜であろうと」 means "whatever ~ may be". Structure: Noun + であろうと. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

donna saiketsu de arou to, kigen wa mamoru.

Whatever the vote, we keep the deadline.

donna baishuu de arou to, kigen wa mamoru.

Whatever the acquisition, we keep the deadline.

donna shigan de arou to, kigen wa mamoru.

Whatever the volunteering, we keep the deadline.

donna tensai de arou to, kigen wa mamoru.

Whatever the reprinting, we keep the deadline.

donna tainou de arou to, kigen wa mamoru.

Whatever the payment arrears, we keep the deadline.

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