Vocab Info
N1 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
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Pitch Accent
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Word Type
Conjunction
単語の書類
接続詞
Examples
娘:「お父さん、新聞ならここにあるよ!」
Daughter: "Dad, the newspaper is here, if you're looking for it!" {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}
- N1
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 it is a theme park where both adults and children can enjoy, then that place is the best. {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}
- N1
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 have a cold, isn't it better not to go to school today?" {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}
- N1
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 in the car, so please wait." {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}
- N1
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: "Don't you want to go to kindergarten? If that's the case, let's stop. You don't have to force yourself." {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}
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