〜であれ

N1

whether ~ / even if

Structure

Noun + であれ

Explanation

「〜であれ」 means "whether ~ / even if". Structure: Noun + であれ. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

donna saiketsu de are, junbi ga hitsuyou da.

Whatever the vote may be, preparation is necessary.

donna baishuu de are, junbi ga hitsuyou da.

Whatever the acquisition may be, preparation is necessary.

donna shigan de are, junbi ga hitsuyou da.

Whatever the volunteering may be, preparation is necessary.

donna tensai de are, junbi ga hitsuyou da.

Whatever the reprinting may be, preparation is necessary.

donna tainou de are, junbi ga hitsuyou da.

Whatever the payment arrears may be, preparation is necessary.

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