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仮に
kari ni
Description
「仮に」は、まだ本当ではないことを想像して話すときに使う言葉です。
"仮に" is a word used when imagining and talking about something that is not yet true.
「もし」と同じような意味で、少しかたい場面でよく使います。
It has a similar meaning to "もし" and is often used in slightly formal situations.
Meanings
仮にkari ni
supposing that; if; assuming
仮に雨が降ったら、家にいます。
If it rains, I'll stay home.
仮にkari ni
temporarily; provisionally
仮にこの名前を使いましょう。
Let's use this name, just in case.
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Notes
- Etymology
仮 (temporary, provisional) + に (adverbial particle), literally "in a temporary way."
- Nuance
仮に often pairs with たら/なら and sounds more formal than もし.
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