〜場合は
in the case of ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜場合は” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜場合は」 means "in the case of ~". Structure: Noun の + 場合は. This is a JLPT N4 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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1注意の場合は、すぐ連絡してください。
ちゅうい の ばあい は、すぐ れんらく して ください。
chuui no baai wa, sugu renraku shite kudasai.
In the case of a attention, please contact us immediately.
Everyday life
Example 2生活の場合は、すぐ連絡してください。
せいかつ の ばあい は、すぐ れんらく して ください。
seikatsu no baai wa, sugu renraku shite kudasai.
In the case of a daily life, please contact us immediately.
Everyday life
Example 3事故の場合は、すぐ連絡してください。
じこ の ばあい は、すぐ れんらく して ください。
jiko no baai wa, sugu renraku shite kudasai.
In the case of a accident, please contact us immediately.
Everyday life
Example 4匂いの場合は、すぐ連絡してください。
におい の ばあい は、すぐ れんらく して ください。
nioi no baai wa, sugu renraku shite kudasai.
In the case of a smell, please contact us immediately.
Everyday life
Example 5規則の場合は、すぐ連絡してください。
きそく の ばあい は、すぐ れんらく して ください。
kisoku no baai wa, sugu renraku shite kudasai.
In the case of a rule, please contact us immediately.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
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Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
In the case of a attention, please contact us immediately.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜場合は.
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