Japanese symbol for “regardless”

どうせ

Romaji: douse

in any case; regardless; either way; after all

In Japanese, regardless is どうせ (douse).

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Meanings

adv in any case; regardless; either way; after all; no matter what; anyway
adv since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless

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