〜(よ)うが(まい)が

Pattern
〜(よ)うが(まい)が
Level
N1
Reading
〜(よ)うが(まい)が
Meaning
whether or not
Attaches to
verb's volitional form
Nuance & register

Similar to 〜うか〜まいか, but often used to state that the speaker's action or situation is independent of the other party's choice.

Example

行くまいがゆこうが、私の勝手だ。 Whether I go or not is my own business.

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