〜なら

N4

if it is ~ (topic conditional)

Structure

Noun + なら

Explanation

「〜なら」 means "if it is ~ (topic conditional)". Structure: Noun + なら. 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.

Example sentences

kaigi nara, tanakasan ni kiite kudasai.

If it is about the meeting, please ask Tanaka-san.

shoukai nara, tanakasan ni kiite kudasai.

If it is about the introduction, please ask Tanaka-san.

keiken nara, tanakasan ni kiite kudasai.

If it is about the experience, please ask Tanaka-san.

hon'yaku nara, tanakasan ni kiite kudasai.

If it is about the translation, please ask Tanaka-san.

kyuuryou nara, tanakasan ni kiite kudasai.

If it is about the salary, please ask Tanaka-san.

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