Japanese

ばあい
Meaning: case; situation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

場
合

Example sentences

In case of emergency, please contact the police immediately.
最悪の場合、試合は中止になるだろう。
In the worst-case scenario, the match will be cancelled.
計画に遅れが生じた場合は、すぐにご連絡ください。
If a delay occurs in the plan, please contact us immediately.
そんな悠長なことを言っている場合ではない。
This is no time to be talking so leisurely.
ウィルスに感染しても、発症するまで数日かかる場合がある。
Even after being infected with the virus, it may take several days for symptoms to appear.
違反した場合は、厳しい罰則が適用されます。
If you violate the rules, strict penalties will be applied.
不法入国が見つかった場合、強制送還される可能性がある。
If illegal entry is discovered, there is a possibility of being deported.
雨天の場合は中止になります
In case of rainy weather, it will be cancelled.
氏名若しくは住所に変更がある場合は届け出てください。
Please report if there are any changes to your name or address.
印鑑がない場合は、拇印でも結構です
If you don't have a seal, a thumbprint is fine.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a particular situation, circumstance, or hypothetical condition.

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