Frequency rank: 12,259. – 12,303. (for form なりとも: 10,628. – 10,654.)
    particle; adverb (fukushi)
  1. any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever)after どこ, だれ, いつ, etc.
  2. even (if it's just ...); at least
  3. either ... or ...as ...なりと...なりと
Forms
  • Frequency rank: 12,259. – 12,303.
  • Frequency rank: 10,628. – 10,654.