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N3 Lesson 9: 16/22

()ければIf it is alright, If you don't mind, If you would like, If possible

Structure

Noun + よければ

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About でよければ

でよければ is an expression that is constructed with the case marking particle で, and the potential form of the い-Adjective いい, よければ. The literal meaning of 'if with (A) is good/fine', or 'if by (A) is good/fine' is quite similar to the standard translation, which is 'if (A) is ok'.

でよければ will always follow nouns or noun-phrases.

でよければ is a phrase that is often used in relation to oneself, in order to politely offer some sort of help, advice, or service.

As is being used in its standard meaning of 'with' or 'by', でよければ implies that the speaker is enquiring whether the quality/ability of (A) is good enough to achieve some specific result.

Examples

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    この(かご)()ければ(つく)れますよ。

    If this is the basket that you would like, I can make it.

    この(かさ)()ければ()しできます。

    Sir, I can lend you this umbrella if you'd like.

    日中(にっちゅう)()ければ()いてます。

    If daytime works for you, I am free then.

    この値段(ねだん)()ければ()ります。

    If this price works for you, then I will sell.

    これくらいの出来(でき)()ければ、すぐに(つく)れます。

    If you don't mind this quality, I can make it for you in no time.

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