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〜であれ〜であれ

JLPT N1 Emphasis and listing

whether... or... (in any case)

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であれ〜であれ lists alternatives to say the conclusion holds for all of them. Attach it to two nouns. A single であれ after a noun means "even if it is". It is formal and stresses that the choice makes no difference.

Examples

  • べき

    Otona de are kodomo de are, ruuru wa mamoru beki da.

    Whether adult or child, everyone should follow the rules.

  • れる

    Hare de are ame de are, shiai wa okonawareru.

    Whether sunny or rainy, the match will be held.

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