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〜(よ)うが: no matter how/what ...

N1 · 01 Conditions and hypotheticals

Says that the result is the same no matter what the condition is.

Verb volitional form + が (いろいろ: 何をしようが, 誰が来ようが). Often paired with 〜まいが or an interrogative word. Casual-formal. The second half says the result does not change. Compare 〜ても, which is less strong.

Examples

No matter what anyone says, my feelings will not change.

Whether it rains or snows, tomorrow's game will be held.

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