Vocab Info

N1 Adverb

(なん)ならif you are so inclined, if it suits you, if you like

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1. 1.

        if you like, if you prefer, if it suits you, if it's fine with you, if you don't mind, if necessary

      2. 2.

        if ... doesn't suit you, if you don't like ..., if ... doesn't take your fancy

        as ...が何なら
      3. 3.

      4. 4.

    All Forms

    何なら 【なんなら】

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    • (はは):「子供(こども)予防(よぼう)接種(せっしゅ)(なん)なら(かれ)()かせなさい。」

      Mother: 'The kids’ vaccinations? If that works, have him take them.'

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    • 上司(じょうし):「このペンが()()りましたか?(なん)なら()()げましょう。」

      Boss: 'So you like this pen? I'll give it to you if you like.'

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    • 業者(ぎょうしゃ):「出来(でき)るだけ(はや)くが()いですか?(なん)なら明日(あした)(うかが)いますけど。」

      Vendor: 'Would you prefer it as soon as possible? If it works for you, I can come tomorrow.'

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    • 現地(げんち)(ひと):「(ひま)()(あま)していることだし…(なん)なら(あた)りを案内(あんない)しましょう!」

      Local Person: 'Since I have some free time... If you like, I can show you around!'

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    • 義父(ぎふ)に「日本酒(にほんしゅ)(なん)ならビールにしましょうか?」と()われるままにビールを()んだ。

      I drank beer as my father-in-law suggested, "If you like, shall we have beer instead of sake?" {if you are so inclined, if it suits you, if you like}

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