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Lesson 48: (もし)〜なら

Usage:

①(もし)+ Verb(Dictionary Form, Past Tense Form, Negative Form…)+ (の/ん)+ なら
②(もし)+ i-Adj + (の/ん)+ なら
③(もし) + na-Adj + なら
④(もし)+ Noun + なら

Note: の/ん is used to emphasize what you are saying.


Meaning:

「(もし)~なら」means “If…”.
(often used to express the thought or action of speakers under some conditions.)

Example Sentences:

きみならできる。
You can do it.

いやなら結構けっこうです。
If you don’t want to do it, you don’t have to.

もし必要ひつようならわたします。
I’ll come if necessary.

もしあめならでんして。
Telephone me if it rains.

もんあるならけ!
If you have something to complain about, then get out of here!

くるまなら3さんかんくよ。
We’ll arrive in three hours if we drive.

あの大学だいがくならてんしゃ便べんです。
Bicycles are convenient If you want to go to that university.

ちかならあるきましょう。
If you are close, let’s walk.

いやならやめてもいいですよ。
You can stop if you don’t like it.

大学生だいがくせいならこのくらいはできるはずです。
If you are university students, it should be able to do this.

Note:

Difference between 〜たら and 〜なら.

A + たら + B
1.often used to express that if A become the past, what will happen(B).
2.often used to express one single action.

A + なら + B
1.often used to express that if A happens, what the speaker will think/do.
2.なら can not be used to express something that will happen for sure.
はるになるなら、ピクニックにこう。❌
If it’s spring, go for a picnic.

Because 春になる will happen for sure.

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2 thoughts on “Lesson 48: (もし)〜なら

  1. 「~たら」とどう違いますか?

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      Done!You can find it in this lesson.

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