Tuesday, March 20, 2018

X でも Y でも

The structure Xでも Yでも can be used to provide examples for something that's been stated in a sentence. It it implies that there are things other than the given examples that make the statement true. This differs from XもYも, which means "both X and Y" and does not imply such a thing. It's often translated as "including X and Y" or "whether it's X or Y."

健康のためには、肉でも、野菜でも、何でもバランスよく食べなくてはいけませんよ。
For the sake of your health, you must eat a good balance of everything, including meats and vegetables.

リーさんは犬でも猫でも、すべての動物が好きだよ。
Lee-san loves all animals, including cats and dogs.

このゲームは子供でも大人でも楽しむことが出来ます。
This game is enjoyable whether you're a kid or adult.

私の犬は、食べ物でもゴミでも何でもを食べるのが好きだな。
My dog likes to eat anything, including food and trash.

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