ようと～まいと / ようが～まいが

whether or not, regardless, whether you do or not

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Structure

[verb (volitional)] + と + [verb (dictionary form)] + まいと [verb (volitional)] + が + [verb (dictionary form)] + まいが [v1] [verb (volitional)] + と + [verb ます-stem] + まいと [する] しようと + するまいと / しまいと

Description

ようと～まいと means "whether or not": the result stays the same either way. The same verb appears twice, first in the volitional form with と, then in the dictionary form with まいと. ようが～まいが is the same pattern with が, and the two are interchangeable.

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Whether he comes or not, we will start the meeting.

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Whether it rains or not, the game will go ahead.

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Whether you believe it or not, this is a fact.

A る-verb can also put the ます-stem before まい (しんじ信じまい), and する has しまい beside するまい.

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Whether you agree or not, I'm going ahead with this plan.

The second half is a decision or a fact that won't change, and it often sounds defiant.

With a question word

"Or not" can't follow a question word. "No matter what" takes ようと alone, without the まい half.

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Whatever people say, I'll go my own way.

× 何と言おうと言うまいと → 何と言おうと

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まい is a written, formal negative, so the pattern belongs in writing, speeches and firm declarations. In conversation, say ～ても～なくても.

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Whether he comes or not, we will start the meeting.

Examples

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Whether he comes or not, the party will be held as planned.

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Whether you agree or not, I intend to move forward with this plan.

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Whether it rains or not, I will participate in tomorrow's marathon.

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Whether the people around me object or not, I'll decide for myself.

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Whether she forgives me or not, what I did doesn't change.

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Whether our parents approve or not, we intend to get married.

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Whether that person apologizes or not, it doesn't matter anymore.

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Whether people laugh at me or not, I'll follow the path I believe in.

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Whether I pass or not, all I can do is give it my best.

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Whether he knows or not, the truth will come to light eventually.

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Whether he agrees or not, my resolve won't change.

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Whether my parents oppose it or not, I intend to study abroad.

ようが / ようと

〜ようにも〜ない