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JLPT N3 Grammar

であれ

N3Contrast / Concession

N3 · Contrast / Concession · noun + であれ

whether it is...or...

noun + であれ

であれ means whatever the stated identity, state, or condition is, the following point holds.

It is formal and common in statements of principle.

新人であれ経験者であれ、規則は守らなければなりません。

Whether new or experienced, everyone must follow the rules.

In casual speech, でも is simpler.

Memorize “noun + であれ” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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N2 · Condition · noun + であれ

whether it is...or...

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