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JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

A deare B deare

Indicates the same statement applies to both A and B; 'whether A or B'.

Formal, literary - one of several near-interchangeable "whether A or B" constructions; stylistic choice more than a formality ladder.

Formation

Explanation

The grammar point A であれ B であれ is used to say a statement applies equally whether it's A or B. Often the nouns/conditions are contrasting pairs, and it's translated as 'whether A or B'.

Example sentences

  • Whether it's rain or snow, the match will not be canceled.

    Ame deare yuki deare, shiai wa chuushi ni naranai.

  • Whether man or woman, everyone should be treated equally.

    Otoko deare onna deare, byoudou ni atsukawareru beki da.

  • Whether rich or poor, true happiness can't be bought with money.

    Yutaka deare binbou deare, shin no shiawase wa kane de wa kaenai.

  • Whether you're a veteran or a beginner, you can enjoy this game.

    Keikensha deare shoshinsha deare, kono geemu wa tanoshimeru.

Regardless (Whether A Or B)