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なら
nara
Description
「なら」は、あることを条件やきっかけにして、次のことを言うときに使う言葉です。
"なら" is a word used to state the next thing based on a condition or trigger.
だれかの話を受けて、「それなら」と自分の考えを言うときにもよく使います。
It is also often used when responding to someone's story with "それなら" to express your own opinion.
Meanings
ならnara
if; if it is the case that
寒いなら、上着を着てね。
If you're cold, put on a jacket.
ならnara
as for; if you mean (picking up a topic)
駅なら、あそこですよ。
If it's the station, it's over there.
Related words
Notes
- Grammar
なら sets up a condition based on what was just said or assumed, often introducing advice or a response.
- Nuance
Unlike たら/ば, なら can react to something already known, meaning 'if that's true'.
In videos
“私は好きなラーメンなら待つことができます。”
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