〜ものなら
Formation
N2ConditionalNeutral
Variations
もんなら
Colloquial
Meaning
Expresses a desire or expectation for something that is difficult or unlikely to be achieved. Often followed by expressions of desire, command, or challenge like '〜たい', '〜みろ', or '〜てほしい'.
Examples
帰れるものなら、今すぐ国へ帰りたい。
If I could return, I would return to my country right now.
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