This means that the outcome will be the same. It does not matter which choice you pick. It is a very polite way to say "whether it is X or Y".
Noun + であれ + Noun + であれPrimary
This means that the outcome will be the same. It does not matter which choice you pick. It is a very polite way to say "whether it is X or Y".
社長であれ平社員であれ、会社の規則は守らなければならない。
Whether you are the company president or a regular employee, you must follow the company rules.
貴族であれ平民であれ、その疫病からは逃れられなかった。
Be they aristocrats or commoners, they could not escape from that plague.
晴天であれ雨天であれ、祭りは中止にならないと決定された。
It was decided that the festival will not be cancelled, whether it's clear skies or rainy weather.
経験者であれ未経験者であれ、我々は全ての応募者を歓迎します。
Whether experienced or inexperienced, we welcome all applicants.
大人であれ子供であれ、命の尊さは同じである。
Whether an adult or a child, the preciousness of life is the same.
This grammar shows that X and Y do not matter. The main idea is true for both. It is like saying 'no matter what'.
This grammar is like '〜にせよ〜にせよ' and '〜にしろ〜にしろ'. But '〜であれ〜であれ' is more formal. It sounds more serious. You might see it in speeches or legal papers.
Don't use this when you talk to friends. For example, don't say "友達であれ家族であれ" (whether it's friends or family) in a casual chat.
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