〜ものなら

N2

if (one could) ~

Structure

Verb potential + ものなら

Explanation

「〜ものなら」 means "if (one could) ~". Structure: Verb potential + ものなら. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

dekiru mono nara, haaku o jidouka shitai desu.

If it were possible, I would like to automate the grasp.

dekiru mono nara, idou o jidouka shitai desu.

If it were possible, I would like to automate the personnel transfer.

dekiru mono nara, teikyou o jidouka shitai desu.

If it were possible, I would like to automate the provision.

dekiru mono nara, tenkan o jidouka shitai desu.

If it were possible, I would like to automate the switch.

dekiru mono nara, kibo o jidouka shitai desu.

If it were possible, I would like to automate the scale.

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