されば
さ
れ
ば
Meanings
1
dated termusually written using kana alone
Dated literary conjunction meaning 'therefore' or 'so'. Used in formal or old-fashioned writing; in modern Japanese, だから or それゆえ is more common.
Therefore, this issue must be handled with care.
2
well, then ...
dated termusually written using kana alone
Dated conjunction used when changing the topic or moving a conversation forward. Similar to modern さて or では.
Well then, let's move on to the next topic.
3
that's right; indeed; absolutely
dated termusually written using kana alone
Dated interjection expressing strong agreement. Equivalent to modern その通り or まったく.
"What he says is reasonable." "Indeed."
4
... on earth?
archaic
Archaic conjunction indicating surprise or rhetorical questioning. Rare even in classical texts; often part of set expressions.
What on earth could be the reason?
Expressions
- さればこそfor that very reason; that is exactly why · as expected; just as one thought; sure enough