なら

Frequency rank: 31,058. – 31,341. (for form ならば: 211.)
    auxiliary
  1. 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
  2. as for; on the topic ofonly applies to なら
    3. conjunction
  3. if that's the case; if so; that being the casecolloquialismabbreviationsee also
  4. if possible; if circumstances allowonly applies to ならば
Forms
  • ならFrequency rank: 31,058. – 31,341.
  • ならばFrequency rank: 211.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. if; in case; if it is the case that; if it is true that
    2. 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.
    If he comes, I plan to go too.
  2. as for; on the topic of
    3. This usage is applied when introducing a subject or shifting the focus to a particular topic.
    As for movies, that new release is interesting.
    If we're talking about books, I have some recommendations.
  3. if that's the case; if so; that being the case
    4. This meaning is used to indicate agreement or affirmation regarding a previous statement or situation.
    If that's the case, I will help you.
    If so, I have to go right now.
  4. if possible; if circumstances allow
    5. This usage expresses a desire or intention to take action contingent upon favorable conditions.
    If it snows, I would like to take a break if possible.
    If possible, I want to go home early.
Generated collocations (experimental)
if that is the caseならit would be nice ifbandit; roguethis should not be; this is unacceptableならI agree if that's the caseならit is appropriate if it is soif the conditions are metならif there is a chanceならif that is the resultならI will go if I can
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