であれ (deare)

Meaning & usage

であれ follows an interrogative word such as 何 or 誰 to mean that the statement holds regardless of which thing or person is involved, similar to 何でも or 誰でも. It appears in both casual and formal sentences.

Example sentences 3

1. 何なんであれ戻もどってくればその人達ひとたちもうれしいだろうし。

   The men will be happy if they get anything back.

2. 一人であれをするつもりがないとトムはそう言った。

   Tom said that he didn't plan on doing that by himself.

3. この本を、誰であれほしい人にあげなさい。

   Give this book to whoever wants it.