Verb conjugation: conditional (〜えば)

The conditional 〜えば form of a verb is a conditional form primarily used to make suggestions. For example:

りんごをべればどう?
How about eating an apple?

It is similar to the 〜たら conditional form, however unlike the 〜たら form it's usually used only for making suggestions, and not as a general purpose "if X happens then Y".

Conjugation table
KindPlainConjugated
1-danれば
5-dan, すころころせば
5-dan, ぶべば
5-dan, ぐおよおよげば
5-dan, くけば
5-dan, むめば
5-dan, ぬねば
5-dan, るはしはしれば
5-dan, つてば
5-dan, う使つか使つかえば
irregularけば
irregularれば
irregular
する
すれば
Examples
Why don't you go and have a look?
What shall I do?
I wish he were here now.
I wonder what I should do.
I will go if you come.
To tell the truth, I didn't go there.
The more you know, the less you understand.
You know that you can tell me if something's going on, right?
I wish you had told me that.
You should've asked me before doing that.
I don't know what to say.
I don't know what to do either.
I'm not really sure what to do.
I didn't know where to go, or what to do.
I wish I knew where he was!
She'd do that if she could.
He will come if you call him.
Not knowing what to do, I called her.
You should've just told me the truth.
I wish you had told me the truth.
I wish I had more time to talk with her.
I wish I had more time.
I'd like to see you if possible.
He doesn't know who he should ask.
Please tell me where to go.
Please advise me what to do.
He told me where to go.
Please tell me what to do next.
If I had known it, I would have told you.
I don't know what to believe anymore.
Who should I believe now?
Some people believe in God and others don't.
Some people believe in God and other people don't.
How can I forget about you?
What should they do in this situation?
What should we do now?
I don't know where to put it in.
The more you have, the more you want.
I think it would be more fun to go together.
I wish she were alive now.
If you ask him, he will help you.
I wish I could help you.
Could you tell me what to put here?
The more you read this book, the less you understand!
The more you read the book, the less you will understand it.
"Where should I sit?" "Anywhere is OK."
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
What should I do in that case?
We should have come earlier.
If possible, I'd like to do this tomorrow instead of today.
I'll do that tomorrow if possible.
I'll be back by tomorrow, if possible.
I wish I had noticed earlier.
When should I come again?
Where do I go next?
They are all alike to me.
I should've gone to bed earlier yesterday.
You ought to have come to see me yesterday.
I wish I'd stayed at home yesterday.
If she heard this story, she will get angry.
I don't even know where to start.
If only I knew!
Is it true that the more people laugh, the happier they are?
I wish that he were here to help us.
Some people like the sea; others prefer the mountains.
You'll understand when the time comes.
According to my teacher, I'm a good pupil.
The more I listen to her, the less I like her.
I wish we had won the game.
She will come if you ask her.
She will be glad if you go to see her in person.
He'll be glad to see you.
If you leave it to him, it'll be all right.
The more books you read, the more you'll know.
I hope she will get well.
Judging from his expression, he is not telling the truth.
According to him, she is honest.
What should I do to find a suitable job for myself?
Subtract three from eight and you get five.
It was because I loved her that I wanted to marry her.
According to the report, he is alive.
If I had money, I could buy it.
If only I knew the answer now!
Sometimes I work, and sometimes I play.
Life ends once you become married.
Just enjoy it.
The more difficult the questions are, the less likely I'll be able to answer them.
If you have any questions, just ask.
If you have a question, please ask me.
The more difficult the questions are, the less likely I am to be able to answer them.
When should I call?
I will call you up, provided that I have time.
If you have any questions, call me.
If there's anything at all that you don't understand, you can ask me anytime.
You should do it like this.
The more one has, the more one wants.
Whenever I see her, I remember her mother.
I wish I'd married another man.
Judging from his appearance, he may be a soldier.
If I had money, I'd buy that for you.
If I had enough money, I could buy this book.
I wish I had enough money to buy that car.
His experience qualifies him to do the job.
Tell me which one to choose.
I'll be fine if I take a little rest.
Some people like cats, and others prefer dogs.
Some people like cats, others prefer dogs.
If there is ever another war, we will all die.
Would that our father were here to help us.
If you push it, the door will open.
How should I eat this?
How can I get there?
I don't know how to explain it.
They do not know how they should use the money.
Which one should I use?
He asked me which way to go.
In a word, I think he's a fool.
I'm not sure what to do.
Once gone, you will never get it back.
Had I arrived earlier, I could have seen Kelly.
What should I do on my first date?
What do you think I should wear on my date tomorrow?
In my eyes, he is wrong.
I should be very pleased if you could come.
I'd be very glad if you came.
If my brother were here, he would know what to do.
How much do I have to pay for it?
If you pay me, I'll do it.
I wish I could cook as well as my mother.
If I knew the truth, I would tell you.
He should have done it that way.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
I wish he had been more careful when he spoke.
A little more effort, and you will succeed.
If you put in the effort, you will certainly see the light.
If you take this medicine, you'll feel better.
The work will come easy with a little practice.
You should have warned him sooner.
No one knew how to answer the question.
The idea that money can buy everything is wrong.
If you need to cry, just cry.
If there is a suitable occasion, I'll introduce you to him.
We didn't know which car we should get in.
If I were to tell him the truth, he would be angry.
Some fish live in rivers, others in the sea.
As for me, I prefer fish to meat.
Just follow your heart.
As for me, I don't trust him at all.
You can count on him.
Some people like summer, and others like winter.
Assuming what you say is true, what should I do?
Some people write books for money, others for pleasure.
Turn this to the right, and the machine will start.
If you get married, you'll likely have less free time.
I wish men would just disappear from the world.
I hope he will come up with a new and good idea.
I think we'll make it if we hurry.
If you get up early, you can be in time for school.
According to the TV, it will rain tomorrow.
They'll be glad if it rains soon.
If it rains tomorrow, will you stay at home?
I hope it rains tomorrow.
If it rains tomorrow, she will not come here.
If it rains tomorrow, we won't go there.
If it rains tomorrow, I won't go.
I'll stay if it rains.
He won't come if it rains.
How shall I put it?
Compared to yours, my car is small.
Can you tell me how to get to the station?
Is this the right way to the station?
You, too, should have seen that movie.
You guys can do it if you try.
I wish I'd taken more pictures.
The more people have, the more they want.
The more I hear, the more interesting it becomes.
You can do it if you try.
If you add 3 to 3, you get 6.
Seen from the sky, the bridge appears more beautiful.
The party was fun. You should have come, too.
The more data we have, the better.
Where do I swipe my card?
If it is used properly, this tool will be a great help.
I will be glad if I can be of any service to you.
Even I don't know what to do.
"If there is an accident," he says, "they will know right away."
If I were to tell you the truth, you would be surprised.
If only I had just a little more money, I'd have bought it.
You should be able to walk in a few days.
If you consider his age, then you can't blame him for his actions.
The more I know him, the more I like him.
The more you get to know her, the more you'll like her.
She will be a beauty when she grows up.
You should have left half an hour earlier.
If you studied hard, you would get good marks.
If you hurry, you will catch up with him.
If you hurry, you'll catch up with him.
I hope he will see me and listen to my future plans.
Me, I prefer coffee to tea.
Some people like coffee and others prefer tea.