〜であれば

Explanation

「〜であれば」 is used to indicate that a certain change will continue or intensify if a specific condition is met. It is particularly used to describe past events and their ongoing effects.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
〜であれば	Noun + であれば	Indicates the continuation or intensification of a change after a certain event occurs.

Basic Usage and Examples

• 彼かれが成功せいこうであれば、彼かれの努力どりょくが報むくわれる。
• Kare ga seikou de areba, kare no doryoku ga mukuwareru.
• If he succeeds, his efforts will be rewarded.
  

• 彼かれがリーダーりーだーであれば、チームちーむの士気しきが高たかまる。
• Kare ga riidaa de areba, chiimu no shiki ga takamaru.
• If he is the leader, the team's morale will rise.
  

Deep Dive

〜であれば is used to express that a certain change will continue or intensify if a specific condition is met. It is particularly used to describe past events and their ongoing effects.

• Basic Structure: Noun A + であれば + Noun B
• Emphasizes Continuity of Change: Used to emphasize that a change will continue after an event occurs.
• Emphasizes Intensity of Change: Used to emphasize that a change will become more intense after an event occurs.

Comparison and Differences

The difference between 〜であれば and 「〜なら」:

• 〜であれば emphasizes the continuation or intensification of a change after an event occurs;
• 「〜なら」 is simply a conditional clause.

Example Comparison

• 彼かれがリーダーりーだーであれば、チームちーむの士気しきが高たかまる。
• Kare ga riidaa de areba, chiimu no shiki ga takamaru.
• If he is the leader, the team's morale will rise.
  

Real-Life Scenarios

• A: 彼かれがリーダーりーだーになったんだって？
• A: Kare ga riidaa ni natta n datte?
• A: I heard he became the leader?
  

• B: うん、彼かれがリーダーりーだーであれば、チームちーむはもっとまとまると思おもう。
• B: Un, kare ga riidaa de areba, chiimu wa motto matomaru to omou.
• B: Yes, if he is the leader, I think the team will become more united.
  

Summary

〜であれば is a highly practical Japanese grammar structure used to express the continuation or intensification of a change if a specific condition is met. This structure allows for a more precise description of the subsequent effects of an event.

であれば - A Hypothetical Expression

Explanation

「であれば」 is used to express a situation where something that should have been done was not done, and things remained unchanged. This expression often carries a negative connotation, implying that the situation could have been better if the action had been taken, but it was not.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb Plain Form + であれば	Verb Plain Form + であれば	Expresses a hypothetical situation, emphasizing that despite something that should have been done, the result remains unchanged.

Detailed Explanation

「であれば」 emphasizes that in a certain situation, despite something that should have been done, the result remains unchanged. This expression often carries a negative evaluation, suggesting that the situation could have been better if the action had been taken, but it was not.

Examples

• 彼かれが行いくであれば、もっと早はやく出発しゅっぱつしたはず。
• Kare ga iku de areba, motto hayaku shuppatsu shita hazu.
• If he were going, he should have left earlier.
  

• であれば、もっと説得力せっとくりょくのある資料しりょうを用意よういすればよかったのに。
• De areba, motto settoku-ryoku no aru shiryou o youi sureba yokatta noni.
• If that were the case, you should have prepared more convincing materials.
  

Usage Scenarios

This expression is often used in daily conversations or formal situations to evaluate someone or something that did not meet expectations. It can be used to emphasize the importance of a certain action, even though it was not taken, and the result remained unchanged.

Points to Note

• It is usually used in negative evaluations or regretful situations.
• It emphasizes that the result did not change due to the action not being taken.

Summary

「であれば」 is an important Japanese expression used to emphasize that, under certain conditions, despite something that should have been done, the result remained unchanged, often carrying a tone of criticism or regret. Mastering this expression will help you convey emotions and intentions more accurately in Japanese communication.