にしろ／～にせよ (ni-shiro-ni-seyo): Even if; granted that
～にしろ／～にせよ (ni-shiro-ni-seyo)
Meaning
Even if; granted that
Formation and usage
plain clause／N + にしろ／にせよ
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Concedes a hypothetical condition before a conclusion that still holds; the repeated form lists alternatives.
Examples
会議が中止になるにせよ、参加者への連絡は必要だ。
Even if the meeting is canceled, the participants still need to be informed.
試験が中止になるにせよ、参加者への連絡は必要だ。
Even if the exam is canceled, the participants still need to be informed.
研修が中止になるにせよ、参加者への連絡は必要だ。
Even if the training session is canceled, the participants still need to be informed.
発表会が中止になるにせよ、参加者への連絡は必要だ。
Even if the presentation event is canceled, the participants still need to be informed.
面接が中止になるにせよ、参加者への連絡は必要だ。
Even if the interview is canceled, the participants still need to be informed.
How related patterns differ
にしろ, であれ, だろうと, and ようが can all concede a condition. Repetition lists alternatives; としても assumes one condition. いかに～ても emphasizes degree, while とあれば introduces a special condition motivating action.