At a glance
A につけ B につけ means "whether A or B" or "both when A and when B". It is used with a fixed pair of words, usually opposites, and is followed by the speaker's feelings or thoughts.
A につけ B につけ、[feeling / thought]
いいにつけ悪いにつけ、テレビは子どもに大きな影響を与える。 For better or worse, TV has a big influence on children.
How to form it
A and B are the same kind of word, in dictionary form:
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Verb (dictionary form) | 見るにつけ聞くにつけ | whenever I see or hear |
| い-adjective (dictionary form) | うれしいにつけ悲しいにつけ | whether happy or sad |
| Noun | 雨につけ風につけ | in rain or wind, in all conditions |
Register: formal and mostly written.