Vocab Info

N1 Auxiliary, Conjunction

ならif, in case, if it is the case that, if it is true that, as for, on the topic of, if that's the case, if so, that being the case, if possible, if circumstances allow

    Dictionary Definition

    Common
    1. Auxiliary

      1.

      if, in case, if it is the case that, if it is true that

      hypothetical form of the copula だ, from なり and sometimes classed as a particle
    2. Auxiliary

      2.

      as for, on the topic of

      Only applies to なら
    3. Conjunction

      3.

    4. Conjunction

      4.

      if possible, if circumstances allow

      Only applies to ならば

    All Forms

    ならならば

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

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    Examples

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      (むすめ):「お(とう)さん、新聞(しんぶん)ならここにあるよ!」

      Daughter: 'Dad, if you're looking for the newspaper, it's right here!'

      • N1

      大人(おとな)()どもも(たの)しめるテーマパークならあそこに(かぎ)る。

      If you want a theme park that both adults and kids can enjoy, that place is the best.

      • N1

      (ちち):「風邪(かぜ)なら今日(きょう)学校(がっこう)()かない(ほう)がいいんじゃない?」

      Father: 'If you've got a cold, maybe you should stay home from school today.'

      • N1

      メール:「天気(てんき)(わる)くなるようなら(くるま)(むか)えに()くから()っていてね。」

      Email: 'If the weather gets bad, I'll come pick you up, so just wait for me.'

      • N1

      (はは):「幼稚園(ようちえん)()きたくないの?なら()めよう。無理(むり)しなくていいのよ。」

      Mother: 'You don’t want to go to kindergarten? Then let's not. You don't need to push yourself.'

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