〜であれ〜であれ

N1

whether A or B

Structure

Noun + であれ + Noun + であれ

Explanation

「〜であれ〜であれ」 means "whether A or B". Structure: Noun + であれ + 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

seikou de are shippai de are, saiketsu kara manabu koto ga aru.

Whether success or failure, there is something to learn from the vote.

seikou de are shippai de are, baishuu kara manabu koto ga aru.

Whether success or failure, there is something to learn from the acquisition.

seikou de are shippai de are, shigan kara manabu koto ga aru.

Whether success or failure, there is something to learn from the volunteering.

seikou de are shippai de are, tensai kara manabu koto ga aru.

Whether success or failure, there is something to learn from the reprinting.

seikou de are shippai de are, tainou kara manabu koto ga aru.

Whether success or failure, there is something to learn from the payment arrears.

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