もし～たなら JLPT N3 Neutral
moshi ~ tanara
Express a hypothetical condition, 'if' or 'in case'.
The everyday "if" - もし signals a hypothetical up front.
Formation
もし + Verb-casual past + なら, もし + い-Adjective-casual past + なら, もし + な-Adjective + だったなら, もし + Noun + だったなら
Explanation
The もし～たなら grammar point is used to express a hypothetical condition or situation in a more polite manner. It emphasizes the conditional part of a sentence and can be translated as 'if' or 'in case' in English. It is mainly used with verbs in the past tense, casual form.
Example sentences
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If it rains, let's bring an umbrella.
Moshi ame ga futta nara, kasa wo motte ikimashou.
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If the cake was not delicious, nobody would eat it.
Moshi keeki ga oishikunakatta nara, daremo tabenai deshou.
もし彼が病気だったなら、すぐに病院に行かせてあげてください。
If he was sick, please take him to the hospital right away.
Moshi kare ga byouki datta nara, sugu ni byouin ni ikasete agete kudasai.
もし彼女が学生だったなら、このレストランは割引があるでしょう。
If she were a student, there would be a discount at this restaurant.
Moshi kanojo ga gakusei datta nara, kono resutoran wa waribiki ga aru deshou.