～とあれば (〜to areba)
Explanation
Expresses a condition; 'if', 'when', 'since'.
Formation
Verb-casual + とあれば / い-Adjective + とあれば / な-Adjective + だとあれば / Noun + だとあれば
Detailed Explanation
The ～とあれば grammar point is used to express a condition or premise in which a certain outcome or action naturally follows. It can be translated as 'if,' 'when,' or 'since,' depending on context. It emphasizes that under this specific condition, a certain response is expected.
Examples
無料とあれば、誰でも利用したいと思います。
Muryou to areba, dare demo riyou shitai to omoimasu.
If it's free, anyone would want to use it.
この曲が流れるとあれば、彼は必ず踊り始めます。
Kono kyoku ga nagareru to areba, kare wa kanarazu odorihajimemasu.
If this song starts playing, he will definitely begin to dance.
明日が休日だとあれば、今夜は遅くまで起きていられます。
Ashita ga kyuujitsu da to areba, konya wa osoku made okite iraremasu.
If tomorrow is a holiday, I can stay up late tonight.
彼が参加するとあれば、このイベントは成功でしょう。
Kare ga sanka suru to areba, kono ibento wa seikou deshou.
If he participates, this event will surely be successful.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.