であれ～であれ | Grammar

Structure

[noun] + であれ + [noun] + であれ [na-adj] + であれ + [na-adj] + であれ

Description

AであれBであれ means "whether A or B": what follows holds either way, so the difference between A and B does not count. であれ goes straight after each noun or な-adjective.

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Whether you are a man or a woman, you can apply for this job.

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Whether you agree or disagree, please give your opinion.

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Public or private, what matters is the quality of the teaching.

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AであれBであれ belongs to formal writing and speeches. ああるAであろうとbBであろうと is an equally formal variant. In conversation, ああるAでもbBでも says the same thing.

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Rain or shine, the match will go ahead as planned.

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Rain or shine, the match is on.

Usage notes

These go beyond a pair of nouns.

Three or more

The list can run on, with であれ after each item.

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Students, working people or the elderly – anyone can take part.

One であれ after a question word

With a question word, one であれ is enough: なん何であれ is "whatever it is", だれ誰であれ "whoever it is".

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Whatever the reason, violence is not acceptable.

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Whoever you are dealing with, you should be polite.

Examples

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Whether child or adult, one must follow the rules.

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Whether domestic or overseas, I am prepared to work anywhere.

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Whatever the reason may be, violence is not acceptable.

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Whether rich or poor, everyone is equal before the law.

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Whether sunny or rainy, the match will be held as scheduled.

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Whether experienced or inexperienced, we welcome motivated people.

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Whether a full-time employee or a part-timer, one should work responsibly.

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No matter who the other person is, you should treat them politely.

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Whether the result is success or failure, there is meaning in having tried.

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Whether a large corporation or a small business, they need to fulfill their social responsibilities.

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Whether in the past or the present, discrimination should never be tolerated.

References

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