〜なら

N4

if (contextual)

Formation

Plain form + なら

Explanation

なら is used when responding to a situation or when the condition is already known or assumed. It often means 'if that's the case' or 'speaking of'.

Examples

日本に行くなら、京都がいいですよ。
にほんにいくなら、きょうとがいいですよ。
If you're going to Japan, Kyoto is great.
暇なら、手伝ってくれませんか？
ひまなら、てつだってくれませんか？
If you're free, could you help me?

Common Mistakes

  • !なら implies you already know about the condition — it's contextual

Related Grammar

〜ばif (conditional)〜たらif / when (conditional)〜てもeven if / even though
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