ようが (you-ga): No matter whether; even if
～ようが (you-ga)
Meaning
No matter whether; even if
Formation and usage
V volitional + が／と; adjective ～かろうが
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
States that a conclusion or resolve holds regardless of the condition, not an ordinary intention.
Examples
会議が延期されようが、準備は続ける。
Even if the meeting is postponed, we will keep preparing.
試験が延期されようが、準備は続ける。
Even if the exam is postponed, we will keep preparing.
研修が延期されようが、準備は続ける。
Even if the training session is postponed, we will keep preparing.
発表会が延期されようが、準備は続ける。
Even if the presentation event is postponed, we will keep preparing.
面接が延期されようが、準備は続ける。
Even if the interview is postponed, we will keep preparing.
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.