〜でも 〜でも (Whether ~ or)
Whether ~ or, Neither ~ or
JLPT N4
Pattern
A + でも + B + でも
How it works
AでもBでも means “whether A or B / either A or B”: the result is the same for both. With a negative it can mean “neither”.
Examples
- コーヒーでも こうちゃでも いいです。Either coffee or tea is fine.
- 雨でも 雪でも、しあいは あります。Rain or snow, the match will go ahead.
Related grammar
- にきがつくTo notice (that), To realize (that)
- それにAnd, Besides, Moreover, In addition
- がみられるCan see, Can be seen, Can observe, Can be observed, Be evident, Chance to see something
- それでBecause of that, So?, And then?, Therefore, With that
- 風-style, Way, Fashion
- Question-phrase + かIncluding questions within sentences
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 10Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.