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Non-JLPT Lesson 2: 12/12

あわよくばIf luck is on my side, If the time is right, If possible, all going well

Structure

あわよくば + Phrase

Details

    About あわよくば

    あわよくば is a combination of the old-fashioned い-Adjective あわよい 'convenient', 'timely', and the conjunction particle ば 'if'. It can be translated as 'if the time is right', 'if possible', or 'if luck is on my side'. Despite its roots, あわよくば is treated as a single word in modern Japanese, and is used in the same way as a typical adverb.

    あわよくば will come before a phrase expressing a desirable outcome.

    Fun Fact

    Notice that ば attaches to the く form of the い-Adjective あわよい rather than けれ, as would usually be required with modern conjugation rules. This is due to the conjugation rules for ば in relation to い-Adjectives being different in both classical and modern Japanese.

    Examples

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      競馬(けいば)で勝(か)って、あわよくば大金持(おおがねも)ちになるぞ。

      If you win at the horse races, if you're lucky you'll become really rich!

      議員(ぎいん)：「あわよくばトップで当選(とうせん)したい。」

      Member of congress: 'If possible, I want to get elected to the top spot.'

      あわよくばミスコンで優勝(ゆうしょう)したいと思(おも)っている。

      If luck is on my side, I am thinking that I would like to be the grand champion in the beauty pageant.

      この詐欺(さぎ)が成功(せいこう)したらあわよくば裕福(ゆうふく)になれる。

      If we succeed with this scam, all going well we'll be able to become wealthy.

      会社(かいしゃ)の業績(ぎょうせき)が上(あ)がった。あわよくば僕(ぼく)の給料(きゅうりょう)も上(あ)がるかも。

      Our company performance improved. If I'm lucky my salary will improve too.

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