Phrase (usually used in formal writing and formal speech) (Advanced ㊤ 67)
A conjunctive phrase that expresses the idea of concession.
Equivalent: Even; even if; even though; no matter what/who/how/etc.~ may be; whatever/whoever/etc.~ may be
| (i) Noun | であれ | |
| たとえ病気であれ | Even if someone is ill | |
| 誰であれ | No matter who it may be | |
| いかに弱いチームであれ | No matter how weak a team it may be | |
| いかに静かなアパートであれ | No matter how quiet an apartment it may be | |
| (ii) Adjective な stem | であれ | |
| たとえ可能であれ | Even if something is possible | |
| いかに不便であれ | No matter how inconvenient something may be |
