もしも～なら JLPT N3 Neutral
moshimo ~ nara
Express a hypothetical condition or situation; 'if', 'in case', 'suppose'.
Slightly more emphatic version of もし～たなら.
Formation
Verb-casual + なら, い-Adjective + なら, な-Adjective + なら, Noun + なら
Explanation
The もしも～なら grammar point is used to express a hypothetical condition or situation, often with a sense of uncertainty. It can be translated as 'if', 'in case', or 'suppose'. The formation varies slightly based on whether it is used with a verb, an い-adjective, a な-adjective, or a noun.
Example sentences
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If it rains tomorrow, I won't go out.
Moshimo ashita ame ga futta nara, dekakemasen.
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If he doesn't come, we'll have the party just by ourselves.
Moshimo kare ga konakatta nara, watashitachi dake de paatii wo shimasu.
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If she is tired, please let her rest.
Moshimo kanojo ga tsukarete iru nara, yasumasete agete kudasai.
もしもそれが真実なら、認めなければなりません。
If that is true, we have to admit it.
Moshimo sore ga shinjitsu nara, mitomenakereba narimasen.