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JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

~ wa dou de are

This phrase means 'regardless of' or 'no matter how…'.

Formal, literary "regardless of/no matter how".

Formation

Explanation

It is used to convey indifference about the state or condition of a certain thing or matter. You can think of it as 'no matter what' or 'regardless of' in English. The phrase shows the speaker’s strong intention to do something or an assertion that doesn’t change regardless of the noun’s state or condition.

Example sentences

  • No matter what the weather is, the match will be held.

    Tenkou wa dou de are, shiai wa okonawaremasu.

  • No matter what the result is, all we can do is try our best.

    Kekka wa dou de are, saizen wo tsukusu dake desu.

  • No matter what your opinion is, I believe him.

    Anata no iken wa dou de are, watashi wa kare wo shinjimasu.

  • No matter what the result of the test is, nothing will change for you.

    Shiken no kekka wa dou de are, anata ni wa nani mo kawarimasen.

Regardless Of (No Matter)