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とあれば (to areba) - If It Is the Case That

Noun/Verb + とあれば

Quick answer

Noun/Verb + とあれば means "If it is the case that ~". Mastering this N1 structure builds fluency for reading and listening. Full examples and exercises are below.

Meaning

If it is the case that ~

Explanation

This form is used to indicate a condition that, if met, will lead to a particular action or result. It is often employed in hypothetical or conditional statements to express willingness under certain circumstances.

Examples

彼が来るとあれば、私も行く。
かれがくるとあれば、わたしもいく。
If he is coming, then I will go too.
彼—He来—Coming私—I行—Row
必要とあれば、助けます。
ひつようとあれば、たすけます。
If needed, I will help.
要—Need
家族のためとあれば、何でもする。
かぞくのためとあれば、なんでもする。
If it is for the sake of my family, I will do anything.
家—House

Practice this grammar

Noun/Verb + とあれば

Which sentence correctly uses "とあれば (to areba) - If It Is the Case That"?

Vocabulary from these examples

彼He要Need行Row来Coming私I家House

Last updated Jul 4, 2026