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JLPT N3 Grammar

にせよ

N3Condition

N3 · Condition · plain form/noun + にせよ

Meaning

whether...or...

Structure

plain form/noun + にせよ

Explanation

にせよ is close to にしろ, slightly more written, and marks concessive alternatives.

Usage

It is common in formal explanations.

Example

賛成するにせよ反対するにせよ、理由を説明してください。

Whether you agree or disagree, please explain your reason.

Common Mistake

Do not use it if the following statement applies to only one listed case.

Memory Tip

Memorize “noun/dictionary-form verb + にせよ” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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Other uses with the same form

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にせよN2

N2 · Condition · plain form/noun + にせよ

whether...or...

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