ば
Frequency rank: 684.
- if ... then; when
- andoften ...も...ば...も...
- why don't you...?sentence final
- the more (one does something)often ...ば...ほど
- because; sincearchaism
particle
Generated: This meaning is used to express a conditional statement, indicating that if one event occurs, another event will follow.
If it rains, I won't go outside.
Generated: In this usage, it functions as a conjunction that connects words or phrases, similar to how "and" is used in English.
Generated: This meaning suggests a proposal or an invitation for someone to engage in an activity.
Generated: This expression indicates a comparative degree, suggesting that as one action increases, another may also increase or become more significant.
Generated: This meaning is used to provide a reason or justification for something.
I'm not going out because it's raining.
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