If in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishIntroduces a possible, realistic condition on which another action or outcome depends; excludes hypothetical alternatives and indirect yes-or-no questions.

Definition in Japaneseある条件で何をするか、どうなるかを言うときに使う言葉。

Example sentences

• 明日(あした)、雨(あめ)なら家(いえ)で仕事(しごと)する。🔊

  If it rains tomorrow, I'll work at home.

• 時間(じかん)があるなら、散歩(さんぽ)に行(い)くよ。🔊

  I'll go for a walk if I have time.

• もし彼(かれ)がフランス人(じん)なら、フランス語(ご)で話(はな)します。🔊

  If he is French, we speak French.

Learn it in a lesson

• Because, but, so, when and if in Japanese

if in other languages

• What if means
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