ようと〜まいと
“Whether (someone) does … or does not … / No matter if … or not …” → Used to state that the result, decision, or situation does not change, regardless of whether an action is taken or not.
N1
Meaning
“Whether (someone) does … or does not … / No matter if … or not …” → Used to state that the result, decision, or situation does not change, regardless of whether an action is taken or not.
Formation
Verb (volitional form) + と 〜 Verb (dictionary form) + まいと
Explanation
ようと〜まいと presents two opposite conditions—doing something or not doing it—and emphasizes that neither affects the outcome.
Key characteristics:
expresses indifference to the condition
shows firmness or inevitability
often sounds formal and decisive
It is commonly used in:
rules and policies
strong statements of intention
analytical or written contexts
JLPT N1 reading passages
💡 Core nuance:
“Whether X happens or not, the result is the same.”