Grammar › N1 · 14 Set expressions and idioms
〜とあれば: if it is for; if that's the case
N1 · 14 Set expressions and idioms
Says that if a particular situation arises, one is willing to do anything.
Noun/plain form + とあれば + action. The condition is special and demands effort: 友人のためとあれば, 子供のためとあれば. Spoken and written. Showing willingness or determination. Compare 〜なら, a general condition.
Examples
子供のためとあれば、どんな苦労もいとわない。
If it is for my child, I do not mind any hardship.
彼の頼みとあれば、断るわけにはいかない。
If it is a request from him, I cannot refuse.