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〜とあれば

if it's (for), if that's what it takes

Noun / Plain form + とあれば

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とあれば means "if it's for X, if X is the case", and it's followed by a willingness to do whatever it takes: 子どものためとあれば、どんなことでもする, "if it's for my children, I'll do anything".

The first half is usually a special reason: someone important, a request from someone you care about, an order, or a need. The second half shows readiness or resignation: する, 従うしかない, 断れない, いつでも手伝う.

It's a more formal, emphatic version of なら. Don't confuse it with とあって (N1), which gives a reason for something that has already happened: 連休とあって混んでいる.

Examples

  • 子こどものためとあれば、どんなことでもする。

    If it's for my children, I'll do anything.

  • 社長しゃちょうの命令めいれいとあれば、従したがうしかない。

    If it's the president's orders, we have no choice but to follow them.

  • 必要ひつようとあれば、いつでもお手伝てつだいします。

    If it's needed, I'll help any time.

  • 君きみの頼たのみとあれば、断ことわれない。

    If it's you asking, I can't say no.

  • 彼女かのじょが来くるとあれば、僕ぼくも行いこう。

    If she's coming, I'll go too.

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