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それなら
sorenara
Description
「それなら」は、相手の言ったことを受けて、「その場合は」という気持ちを表す言葉です。
"それなら" is a word used to express "in that case" in response to what the other person said.
会話の中でよく使われて、次に自分の考えや提案を言うときに便利です。
It is often used in conversation and is useful when you want to say your own thoughts or suggestions next.
Meanings
それならsorenara
if that is the case; in that case; then
疲れたの?それなら少し休もう。
Are you tired? If so, let's rest a bit.
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Notes
- Etymology
それ (that) + なら (conditional 'if'), literally 'if that'.
- Nuance
More casual than それでは; picks up what was just said to draw a conclusion.
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