Japanese

なら

なら
Meaning: if, in the case of
Part of Speech: Particle

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

If it's raining, I'll stay home.
この分なら、時間通りに到着できそうです。
At this rate, it seems we can arrive on time.
雨が降っても、この傘なら大丈夫だ。
Even if it rains, this umbrella will be fine.
彼ならその問題を解決できるであろう。
He should be able to solve that problem.
どうせやるなら、最後までやり遂げたい
If you're going to do it anyway, you might as well see it through to the end.
明日暇なら、映画に行きましょう。
If you are free tomorrow, let's go to see a movie.
本来なら、こちらから伺うべきところですが、失礼いたします。
Normally, I should be the one to visit you, but please excuse me.
バスが遅れているなら、歩いて行くのも仕方ないね。
If the bus is late, it can't be helped that we have to walk.
これくらいの問題なら、僕にはわけないよ。
If it's a problem of this level, it's easy for me.
その程度の才能なら、結果はたかが知れている。
If that's the extent of their talent, the results are predictable.

Usage Notes

Conditional particle that presents a topic for consideration. Different from ば (general condition) and たら (temporal sequence). Often implies 'if we're talking about X' or 'as for X'.

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