9.8 In case of …

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Overview

～場合 means "in the case of" or "in the event that." It is neutral and formal in tone, making it common in rules, instructions, and official notices where a specific situation is being addressed.

～場合 is used to talk about a specific situation or case.

It translates to “in case of …”.

A 場合（は） B → If A is the case, then B applies.

Verb (dictionary / past / negative) + 場合 + は
い-adjective + 場合 + は
な-adjective + な + 場合 + は
Noun + の + 場合 + は

Examples of formation:

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In case of rain, it will be canceled.

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In an emergency, please contact here.

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If you cannot participate, please inform us in advance.

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If there is a problem, contact the person in charge.

This sounds neutral and formal, not emotional.

Comparing ～場合 with other conditionals

～場合 — neutral, formal, situational
～たら — conversational, time-based or conditional
～なら — assumption-based
～と — automatic result

、。

In case of rain, it’s canceled.

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If it rains, it’s canceled.

The meaning is similar, but ～場合 sounds more official.

Points to keep in mind

～場合 = “in the case of …”
Formal, neutral, objective
Common in rules and instructions

Dialogue

In an emergency, please press this button. In case of rain, the event will be held indoors. If you cannot attend, please contact us in advance. If you are feeling unwell, please rest without pushing yourself. If a problem occurs, please report it to the person in charge immediately. If your package does not arrive, please call this number. If you need to cancel your reservation, please let us know by the day before. If you have lost something, please inquire at the station counter. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it here. In the event of an earthquake, first take cover under a desk. If you cannot attend, you must contact the teacher in advance. If there is anything unclear, please feel free to ask.

9.7 Even if

10.1 ～たばかり — “just did”

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