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ならば
Meanings
Auxiliary
1. if; in case; if it is the case that; if it is true that
hypothetical form of the copula だ, from なり and sometimes classed as a particle
Conjunction
Colloquialism
Abbreviation
2. if that's the case; if so; that being the case
3. if possible; if circumstances allow
when read as "ならば"
Alt. forms
なら
81%
ならば
17%
Pitch accent
⚠
な
らば
Top 700
Used in: 5059
Examples (21 in total)
Given that this is true, what should we do?
He is, in a word, a poet.
I will go for a walk if it is nice tomorrow.
What would I do if there was no tea in the world?
If he were proficient in English, I would hire him.
If you are to succeed in life, work harder.
Had it not been for your advice he would have been ruined.
If it had not been for his advice, I might have failed.
A man of common sense would never do such a thing.
If it's raining, we don't plan to go hiking.
We must hurry if we want to arrive at the station on time.
If you read between the lines, this letter is a request for money.
Had they left a little earlier, they would have avoided the traffic jam.
The doctor told Mr Smith to give up smoking if he wanted to live long.
If it rains tomorrow, I'll stay at home.
It goes without saying that if you're tired, you should take a break.
If it had not been for your advice, I would have failed in my business.
To investigate the incident would take us at least three weeks.
If you are to do it, you must make a good start.
If I lose your love, I lose everything.
In the main, I am in favor of political reform if meaningful changes are made.