~としたら JLPT N3 Neutral
〜to shitara
Express a hypothetical situation; 'if', 'suppose', 'assuming'.
The everyday hypothetical "assuming/if". (Near-duplicate of n2-098 - same word, taught at both N2 and N3.)
Formation
Verb-casual + としたら, い-Adjective + としたら, な-Adjective + だとしたら, Noun + だとしたら
Explanation
The ~としたら grammar point is used to express a hypothetical situation or assumption. It can be translated as 'if', 'suppose', or 'assuming' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.
Example sentences
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If it rains tomorrow, let's bring an umbrella.
Ashita ame ga furu to shitara, kasa wo motte ikimashou.
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If this cake is not delicious, nobody will eat it.
Kono keeki ga oishikunai to shitara, daremo tabenai deshou.
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If he is sick, please take him to the hospital right away.
Kare ga byouki da to shitara, sugu ni byouin ni ikasete agete kudasai.
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If she is a student, there will be a discount at this restaurant.
Kanojo ga gakusei da to shitara, kono resutoran wa waribiki ga aru deshou.
Assuming (Under That Premise)
- ~ものとして JLPT N1