もしも~なら
moshimo ~ nara
JLPT N3 Neutral
Formation
Verb-casual + なら, い-Adjective + なら, な-Adjective + なら, Noun + なら
Express a hypothetical condition or situation; 'if', 'in case', 'suppose'.
When to use
Slightly more emphatic version of もし~たなら.
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.
Conditional (If / Assuming That)
- A。すると B。~surutoN2Indicates that when action A is done, action or event B…
- もし~たならmoshi ~ tanaraN3Express a hypothetical condition, 'if' or 'in case'.
- ~からには〜kara niwaN2Express a sense of responsibility or determination…
- ~とあれば〜to arebaN1Expresses a condition; 'if', 'when', 'since'.
- ~とすると〜to suru toN1Expresses 'if', 'when', or 'assuming that' in a…
- Noun ともなれば〜to mo narebaN1Expresses 'if it comes to', 'when', or 'once'.
- ~上は~ue waN2Expresses 'now that', 'since', or 'once'.
- A。それなら B。A. Sore nara B.N2Express 'if that's the case, then'; used to show a logical…
- ~とすれば~to surebaN1Used to express 'if it were the case that...', 'if we…
- ~となったら〜to nattaraN1Used to express 'if it comes to...', 'when it becomes the…
- ~となると〜to naru toN1Used to highlight a certain circumstance; 'when it comes…
- ~となれば〜to narebaN1Expresses the idea of 'if it comes to...; when we talk…
- Noun ともなると〜to mo naru toN1'When it comes to...', emphasizes a change of situation or…
Corpus examples (60)
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When you contact me, please do so by phone.
あなたの忠告がなかったならば、彼は駄目になっていたでしょう。
Had it not been for your advice he would have been ruined.
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If you read between the lines, this letter is a request for money.
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But that he was idle, he would have succeeded.
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I'll give you this if you want it.
私の料理の味付けに文句があるなら、明日からあなたが作ればいいでしょ。
If you don't like the way I cook, why don't you do the cooking starting tomorrow?
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If you want any money, I will lend you some.
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If you’re going to aim for something, aim for the University of Tokyo.
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We could have bought the car with a little more money.
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If you use the money, you will have to answer for it later.
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I'll go if Tom goes.
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If you want any money, I will lend you some.
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Don't stay in bed, unless you can make money in bed.
自分にお金があるならそうするさ。でも今のままじゃ何もできないんだよ。
If I were rich, I would do so. As it is, I can do nothing.
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No matter if you have money or not, live a life that's just right for you.
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You don't have to go unless you want to.
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They would have been killed if the car had gone over the cliff.
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If you are going to try and fool me at least do it well.
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Love me, love my dog.
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If you say so, Tom.
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I'll stand behind you if you are going to do it.
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If you are hungry, you can eat the bread.
もしあなたが成功したいなら、もっと働かなければなりません。
If you are to succeed, you must work harder.
アメリカ人が事件に対して影響力をもっと持っていなかったならば、戦争はたぶん避けられたかも知れない。
If the Americans had had less influence on affairs, war might well have been avoided.
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If you don't want to go, you don't have to.