とも〜とも
“Both … and … / Equally … and …” → Used to state that two items or situations are the same in nature or evaluation, often emphasizing that both share the same result, judgment, or status.
N1
Meaning
“Both … and … / Equally … and …” → Used to state that two items or situations are the same in nature or evaluation, often emphasizing that both share the same result, judgment, or status.
Formation
Noun A + とも 〜 Noun B + とも
Explanation
とも〜とも is used when the speaker wants to say that:
A and B are equally applicable
there is no distinction between them in the given context
the same rule, evaluation, or conclusion applies to both
It often appears in:
legal or official language
formal explanations
written arguments
JLPT N1 reading passages
The tone is objective and firm, not emotional.
💡 Core nuance:
“A and B alike fall under the same condition.”