なら

なら

if; in case; if it is the case that; if it is true that

N4Common wordAuxiliary
Auxiliary
ifin caseif it is the case thatif it is true that
Auxiliary
as foron the topic of
Conjunction
if that's the caseif sothat being the case
Conjunction
if possibleif circumstances allow

Example Sentences

面白半分なら(くる)ないで欲しい。

If you're doing it in fun, I'd rather you didn't come.

いつも何曜日なら(あく)いていますか?

What day are you usually free?

わびをいれるなら早い方がいいだろう。

If you're going to apologise, sooner is better.

では、ならばなぜ梟王などを登極させた。

Then, if so, why were the like of Kyouou let upon the throne?

緊急なら、ポケベルで呼び出せますけど・・・。

If it's urgent I can page her ...?