〜とあれば
if it is (for) ~
Show what happens when a condition is met.
Remember it
Think “if this, then that” and bridge them with 〜とあれば.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜とあれば」 means "if it is (for) ~". Structure: Noun + とあれば. 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お客様のためとあれば、採決も惜しまない。
おきゃくさま の ため と あれば、さいけつ も おしまない。
okyakusama no tame to areba, saiketsu mo oshimanai.
If it is for the customer, we spare no vote.
Shopping & services
Example 2お客様のためとあれば、買収も惜しまない。
おきゃくさま の ため と あれば、ばいしゅう も おしまない。
okyakusama no tame to areba, baishuu mo oshimanai.
If it is for the customer, we spare no acquisition.
Everyday life
Example 3お客様のためとあれば、志願も惜しまない。
おきゃくさま の ため と あれば、しがん も おしまない。
okyakusama no tame to areba, shigan mo oshimanai.
If it is for the customer, we spare no volunteering.
Everyday life
Example 4お客様のためとあれば、転載も惜しまない。
おきゃくさま の ため と あれば、てんさい も おしまない。
okyakusama no tame to areba, tensai mo oshimanai.
If it is for the customer, we spare no reprinting.
Everyday life
Example 5お客様のためとあれば、滞納も惜しまない。
おきゃくさま の ため と あれば、たいのう も おしまない。
okyakusama no tame to areba, tainou mo oshimanai.
If it is for the customer, we spare no payment arrears.
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
If it is for the customer, we spare no vote.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜とあれば.
Remember tomorrow
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Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.