〜なら

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Formation

N4ConditionalNeutral
Verb
Dict. Form
I-adj
/Na-adj
/Noun
なら

Meaning

Used when picking up a topic brought up by the other party to offer advice, suggestions, or make requests related to it.

Note

Specifically used when the speaker is responding to information provided by the listener or the context. Unlike other conditionals, 'nara' often indicates that the speaker is reacting to the listener's intent or situation. It's common when saying 'If you are going to do A, then B (is recommended)'.

Examples

日本に行くなら、京都がおすすめですよ。

If you're going to Japan, I recommend Kyoto.

パソコンを買うなら、あの店がいいですよ。

If you're buying a PC, that shop is good.

暑いなら、窓を開けましょう。

If it's hot, let's open the window.

そんなに嫌なら、行かなくてもいいですよ。

If you hate it that much, you don't have to go.

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