In case in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishIntroduces a possible future situation that motivates taking a precaution beforehand, without waiting for that situation to occur.

Definition in Japanese後で起こる可能性を考えて、先に準備や対策をする理由を示す。

Example sentences

• 原本(げんぽん)がなくなるかもしれないから、コピーを保管(ほかん)しておいてください。🔊

  Please keep a copy in case the original is lost.

• 帰(かえ)ってきたときに私(わたし)がいないかもしれないから、鍵(かぎ)を持(も)っていって。🔊

  Take your keys in case I'm out when you get back.

Learn it in a lesson

• Conditions and limits in Japanese

in case in other languages

• What in case means
• In Portuguese
• In French