〜たら

N4

if / when (conditional)

Formation

Verb た-form + ら

Explanation

たら is the most versatile conditional. It can express 'if' or 'when' and works with any type of result clause. Often used for specific, one-time events.

Examples

雨が降ったら、家にいます。
あめがふったら、いえにいます。
If it rains, I'll stay home.
日本に着いたら、電話してね。
にほんについたら、でんわしてね。
When you arrive in Japan, call me.

Common Mistakes

  • !たら can mean both 'if' and 'when' — context determines the meaning

Related Grammar

〜ばif (conditional)〜ならif (contextual)〜てもeven if / even though
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