A であれ B であれ (A deare B deare)
Explanation
Indicates the same statement applies to both A and B; 'whether A or B'.
Formation
Noun A + であれ + Noun B + であれ
Detailed Explanation
The grammar point A であれ B であれ is used to say a statement applies equally whether it's A or B. Often the nouns/conditions are contrasting pairs, and it's translated as 'whether A or B'.
Examples
雨であれ雪であれ、試合は中止にならない。
Ame deare yuki deare, shiai wa chuushi ni naranai.
Whether it's rain or snow, the match will not be canceled.
男であれ女であれ、平等に扱われるべきだ。
Otoko deare onna deare, byoudou ni atsukawareru beki da.
Whether man or woman, everyone should be treated equally.
豊かであれ貧乏であれ、真の幸福は金では買えない。
Yutaka deare binbou deare, shin no shiawase wa kane de wa kaenai.
Whether rich or poor, true happiness can't be bought with money.
経験者であれ初心者であれ、このゲームは楽しめる。
Keikensha deare shoshinsha deare, kono geemu wa tanoshimeru.
Whether you're a veteran or a beginner, you can enjoy this game.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.