なら
Frequency rank: 31,058. – 31,341. (for form ならば: 211.)
Alsoならば
- if; in case; if it is the case that; if it is true thathypothetical form of the copula だ, from なり and sometimes classed as a particle
- as for; on the topic ofonly applies to なら
- if that's the case; if so; that being the casecolloquialismabbreviationsee also それなら
- if possible; if circumstances allowonly applies to ならば
auxiliary
Generated: This meaning is used to express a conditional situation, where one event is dependent on another occurring.
If it rains, I won't go out.
Generated: This usage is applied when introducing a subject or shifting the focus to a particular topic.
conjunction
Generated: This meaning is used to indicate agreement or affirmation regarding a previous statement or situation.
Generated: This usage expresses a desire or intention to take action contingent upon favorable conditions.