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〜(よ)うが〜まいが: whether or not ...

N2 · 01 Conditions and hypotheticals

Says that a result stays the same whether something happens or not.

Volitional form + が + dictionary form + まい + が, e.g. 行こうが行くまいが. Often shortened to 〜(よ)うと〜まいと. The speaker says the choice makes no difference. Written or firm in tone.

Examples

あなたが行いこうが行いくまいが、私わたしは行いきます。

Whether you go or not, I am going.

雨あめが降ふろうが降ふるまいが、試合しあいは行おこなわれる。

Whether or not it rains, the game will be held.

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