であれ~であれ (de-are-de-are): Whether A or B
~であれ~であれ (de-are-de-are)
Meaning
Whether A or B
Formation and usage
N + であれ + N + であれ
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Formally lists alternatives before a conclusion applying equally to both.
Examples
会議が午前であれ午後であれ、参加します。
Whether the meeting is in the morning or afternoon, I will attend.
試験が午前であれ午後であれ、参加します。
Whether the exam is in the morning or afternoon, I will attend.
研修が午前であれ午後であれ、参加します。
Whether the training session is in the morning or afternoon, I will attend.
発表会が午前であれ午後であれ、参加します。
Whether the presentation event is in the morning or afternoon, I will attend.
面接が午前であれ午後であれ、参加します。
Whether the interview is in the morning or afternoon, I will attend.
How related patterns differ
にしろ, であれ, だろうと, and ようが can all concede a condition. Repetition lists alternatives; としても assumes one condition. いかに~ても emphasizes degree, while とあれば introduces a special condition motivating action.