Structure
Noun + (だ)+ とあれば
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About とあれば
This is a combination of the case-marking particle と, and the hypothetical form of the う-Verb ある 'to be', あれば.
とあれば will primarily follow nouns, but is occasionally also seen after other structures such as verbs and adjectives when the と is being used as a quotation.
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データを復元できるとあれば、いくらでも出します!If it is for recovering my data, I would pay whatever you offer!
- 状態がいいとあれば4万円ぐらいで売れると思いますよ。If it is in good condition, I think you'd be able to sell it for 40,000 yen.
- 先輩の指示とあれば従わないわけにはいけないけど、絶対私のやり方の方が効率がいいと思うのに。It is my Senpai's orders so I have to do it, but I swear my way is a lot more efficient.
- お前の頼みとあればやるしかないだろ。俺に任せろ。If it is your wish, I have to do it. Leave it up to me.
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息子のためとあればどれだけでも残業をする。If it is for my son, I will do as much overtime as I have to.
Examples
息子のためとあれば、火の中でも飛び込みます。
If it is for my son, I would even dive into a fire.
A:「お願いがあって。ねえ聞いてくれる?」
B:「もちろん!Aさんの望みとあれば何でも聞いちゃうよ。なに?」A: 'I have a request. Will you listen?'
B: 'Of course. If it is your wish, I will listen to everything. What (is it)?'A:「あすの朝でも発てるか?」
B:「必要とあれば(行くしかない)ね」A: 'Are you leaving tomorrow morning?'
B: 'If it is necessary (I will have no choice, but to go).'The latter clause can be omitted. The necessity of doing something is generally implied in that case.
小説:「皇帝陛下の命令とあればせざるを得ない!」
Novel: 'If it is his Highness's order, then I will have no choice but to do it.'
小説:誘拐犯「おまえの父親は、おまえのためとあれば、法外に巨額の身代金でも喜んで払うだろう。」
Novel, kidnapper: 'Your father, if it is for you, will gladly pay even an absurdly large ransom.'
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