〜であれ
whether ~ / even if
Show what happens when a condition is met.
Remember it
Think “if this, then that” and bridge them with 〜であれ.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜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.
When to use it
Keep the condition and its result clear; the order matters more than a literal translation.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1どんな採決であれ、準備が必要だ。
どんな さいけつ で あれ、じゅんび が ひつよう だ。
donna saiketsu de are, junbi ga hitsuyou da.
Whatever the vote may be, preparation is necessary.
Shopping & services
Example 2どんな買収であれ、準備が必要だ。
どんな ばいしゅう で あれ、じゅんび が ひつよう だ。
donna baishuu de are, junbi ga hitsuyou da.
Whatever the acquisition may be, preparation is necessary.
Everyday life
Example 3どんな志願であれ、準備が必要だ。
どんな しがん で あれ、じゅんび が ひつよう だ。
donna shigan de are, junbi ga hitsuyou da.
Whatever the volunteering may be, preparation is necessary.
Everyday life
Example 4どんな転載であれ、準備が必要だ。
どんな てんさい で あれ、じゅんび が ひつよう だ。
donna tensai de are, junbi ga hitsuyou da.
Whatever the reprinting may be, preparation is necessary.
Everyday life
Example 5どんな滞納であれ、準備が必要だ。
どんな たいのう で あれ、じゅんび が ひつよう だ。
donna tainou de are, junbi ga hitsuyou da.
Whatever the payment arrears may be, preparation is necessary.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Whatever the vote may be, preparation is necessary.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜であれ.
Remember tomorrow
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Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.