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
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 particleAuxiliary
2.
as for, on the topic of
Only applies to ならConjunction
3.
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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娘:「お父さん、新聞ならここにあるよ!」
Daughter: 'Dad, if you're looking for the newspaper, it's right here!'
大人も子どもも楽しめるテーマパークならあそこに限る。
If you want a theme park that both adults and kids can enjoy, that place is the best.
父:「風邪なら今日は学校に行かない方がいいんじゃない?」
Father: 'If you've got a cold, maybe you should stay home from school today.'
メール:「天気が悪くなるようなら、車で迎えに行くから待っていてね。」
Email: 'If the weather gets bad, I'll come pick you up, so just wait for me.'
母:「幼稚園に行きたくないの?なら、止めよう。無理しなくていいのよ。」
Mother: 'You don’t want to go to kindergarten? Then let's not. You don't need to push yourself.'
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