泣いても笑っても

Reading

Kana: ないてもわらっても

Romaji: naitemowarattemo

Definition

exp

1

whether you like it or not; no matter what one may do; in any event; at all events

Kanji

泣

Readings: キュウ、 な.く

Meanings: cry, weep, moan

笑

Readings: ショウ、 わら.う、 え.む

Meaning: laugh

Example Sentence

泣(な)いても笑(わら)ってもあと一(いち)日(にち)。

➥There is only one day left, whether we like it or not.