A。それなら B。 JLPT N2

A. Sore nara B.

Express 'if that's the case, then'; used to show a logical consequence or decision based on a given situation.

Formation

Situation A (sentence) + 。それなら + Situation B (sentence)

Explanation

The A。それなら B。grammar point is used to express a logical consequence or decision based on the given situation in the first part of the sentence (A). The phrase それなら can be translated as 'if that's the case', 'in that case', or 'then' in English.

Example sentences

試験が近い。それなら、もっと勉強しなければならない。

The exam is coming soon. If that's the case, I must study more.

Shiken ga chikai. Sore nara, motto benkyou shinakereba naranai.
明日は雨が降るだろう。それなら、傘を持って行こう。

It will probably rain tomorrow. In that case, let's bring an umbrella.

Ashita wa ame ga furudarou. Sore nara, kasa wo motte ikou.
彼らはもう帰った。それなら、私も帰ろう。

They have already left. If that's the case, I'll go home too.

Karera wa mou kaetta. Sore nara, watashi mo kaerou.
あのレストランは予約がいっぱいだ。それなら、別の場所を探そう。

Reservations at that restaurant are full. In that case, let's find another place.

Ano resutoran wa yoyaku ga ippai da. Sore nara, betsu no basho wo sagasou.