even if
no matter
Structure
- Verb[よう] + とも
- Verb[なく] + とも
- なAdj + であろう + とも
- いAdj[く/かろう] + とも
少なくとも is a very common example of this construction which is also used in spoken Japanese.
[used in written Japanese・often appears together with WH words]
Can someone explain the difference in usage between this form and つつも? Thank you!
In this test sentence:
誰に憎まれようとも、使命を果たさないわけにはいきません。
Even if everyone hates it, it is an obligation we must fulfill.
Wouldn’t here 誰に imply someone (no matter who), and 誰にも be needed to mean everyone?
Thank you