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JLPT N2 Grammar

であれ

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N2 · Condition · 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 often used in pairs and sounds formal.

学生であれ社会人であれ、学び続けることは大切です。

Whether one is a student or a working adult, continuing to learn is important.

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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N3 · Contrast / Concession · noun + であれ

whether it is...or...

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