なら
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
2. as for; on the topic of
when read as "なら"
Conjunction
Colloquialism
Abbreviation
3. if that's the case; if so; that being the case
Pitch accent
Top 100
Examples (200 in total)
If you want to eat, eat.
If you don't want to read, then don't read.
If you want to sing, sing.
I can do it today.
You'll be fine!
I can speak a little.
"Will you go?" "I will if I have to."
Where can we meet?
If you want it, I'll give it to you.
I can explain it.
We can do it.
How about for tomorrow?
If you don't want to go, you don't have to.
I can do it.
How about right now?
If you drive, don't drink.
If it's close, let's walk.
I feel safer here.
We have money.
If you don't want to get married, you shouldn't get married.
If it's not broken, don't fix it.
I'm sorry if I hurt you.
How long can you wait?
I'll help you if possible.
If you're tired, lie down.
If you're happy, clap your hands.
If I can do it, so can you.
If I have time, I'll do it.
If you understand, then do it properly.
If he can do it, so can I.
I know that girl.
If you want to sit, you may sit here.
If he's going, I'm going too.
If you don't go, I will not go either.
You can sleep here if you want.
I would die for you.
If you want to be loved, love!
If you're tired, go to bed already.
Call me if it rains.
There is no point in studying if you are feeling tired.
When you contact me, please do so by phone.
I wish I were a bird.
Am I safe here?
If you're wrong, I'm wrong, too.
If you're hungry, eat.
If you're not watching the TV, I'll turn it off.
We could live in peace here.
I'm free this afternoon.
He's looking at the map.
I know how to do it.
If the reason to buy is its cheapness, I won't buy it.
If you are honest, I will hire you.
If you don't want it, I'll eat it.
If you don't want to do it, that's OK.
"I have a boyfriend." "Since when?"
You can borrow an umbrella if you need one.
I know how to play soccer.
I have a ton of money.
I'll be free next Sunday.
If you come, I'll also go!
You'd make a good teacher.
If you have the time, come along with me.
Forget about her.
I'll help you if you're in trouble.
When can we meet?
You may stay here if you want to.
If I had had to do it, I would have done it at that time.
I'll tell you if you promise not to tell.
I'll marry you if you change your hair color.
If you don't want to talk to me, you don't have to.
If you need help, I can help you.
I can do it in half the time.
Have confidence. You can do it.
I have many friends I can talk to.
If you're busy, I'll help you.
If you have something you want to say, hurry up and say it!
If you wish, everything is yours.
If you're free, watch this for a little while.
If you are to succeed, you should make efforts.
I have some free time in the afternoon.
We've already seen this movie.
Your shoes are under the bed.
I don't care as long as you're happy.
I saw a girl with long hair.
When you want to fool the world, tell the truth.
I will tell you if you wish.
If you want to earn money, America is the best.
A Japanese wouldn't do such a thing.
If you were to travel, where would you want to go?
If you wish for peace, prepare for war.
If you go to the movies, take your sister with you.
A true friend would advise you.
Of course I remember that scene.
If I were in good health, I could pursue my studies.
I will go out if he comes here.
If you don't want to reply, you don't have to.
If you really were there, you must've seen it.
I'd do anything for you.
I know him better than anybody.
If you’re a bad person, then it’s your problem.
If you have nothing to do, why not read a book?
If he believes in god, I'll believe in the devil.
If something could change, what would you want it to be?
A true friend would not say such a thing.
If you need anything, let me know.
An honest man would not do such a thing.
I'll stay for a while longer if you don't mind.
Don't give up yet. I'm sure you can do it.
That book is on my desk.
I'll do anything but that job.
If it's now I too have some time.
If you had helped me, I would have succeeded.
If you are to succeed, you must try harder.
If it is worth doing, do it well.
A true friend would not betray you.
If you insist on going alone, please do so.
I am sorry if my words hurt you.
If you're leaving, please close the door.
You may invite any person you like.
I've been there many years ago.
You can see the sea from that hilltop.
Anywhere with a bed will do.
He would do anything for gain.
If you want to make your dreams come true, keep on trying.
If you don't believe me, go and see for yourself.
"If it's bitter, I don't want it." "Drink it!" "I don't like anything bitter."
A wise man would not say such a thing.
He knows everything about Germany.
A true gentleman would not betray his friends.
The game will be called off if it rains tomorrow.
If planes are dangerous, cars are much more so.
If I had known her address, I could have visited her.
If you need books, make the most of the books in the library.
Give it to whomever you like.
If you don't know what kind of mushrooms they are, it's better to not pick them.
The fact is known to everyone in the town.
I'm ready to do anything for you.
If I knew it, I would tell it to you.
I would give you the moon if I could.
If I were you, I would ignore it.
If you are to succeed, you must work harder.
If you are to succeed, you must start studying now.
Read whatever books you think proper.
I wouldn't object if you wanted to go with her.
There's no need to hurry. We have lots of time.
If you help me, I'll try it again.
If you need money, I'll lend you some.
If it were not for your help, I could not have succeeded.
If there's no bread, just eat the cake.
If you can't solve this problem, ask your teacher.
This paper should be adequate for your purpose.
Make sure you read this if you want to learn the Kadazan language.
If you have a fever, you should go to the hospital right away.
We're confident that you are up to the challenge of the new position.
He listens to whatever you say.
If you are going to America, brush up your English.
I can easily give up chocolate to lose weight.
If today was Sunday, I would go fishing.
If I were you, I would accept his offer.
If you intend to win, you should do your best.
She accepts criticism from anyone but her parents.
If you want to lose weight, the best thing to do is to eat properly and get a lot of exercise.
If I were you, I would propose to her.
He decided that if God didn't exist then everything was permitted.
Were I in your place I would do the same thing.
If you will help us, we will be very glad.
If you permit me to speak, I can explain everything.
This should be okay. Probably. Possibly. At least I hope so.
Had I known more about his character, I would not have trusted him.
If it rains tomorrow, we will go there by car.
If you are going to have a party, please count me in.
If I were a bird, I would fly to you.
You must work hard if you are to succeed.
If I had known it, I would have gone there.
If you cannot work out the problem, you had better try a different method.
If you are to succeed in the exam, you must study hard.
If you're to do well in school, you must study hard.
If I had known about your illness, I could have visited you in the hospital.
If you act like a child, you will be treated as such.
If I had eaten breakfast this morning, I would not be hungry now.
I would rather read a book at home than go out tonight.
I'll hire whoever he recommends.
If you know the answer to this question, please tell me.
I can't work with you if you don't trust me.
Had I known it, I'd have told you about that.
If anyone were to talk to me like that, I would call the police.
A more experienced lawyer would have dealt with the case in a different way.
If I had had more money, I would have bought the pen.
If you don't believe me, go and see it for yourself.
If the plant is completed next year, a new production manager will have to be hired.
I have a few minutes to spare.
If you don't like it, you don't have to eat it.
I can do it in a week.
I have three mobile phones.
How about $100 for three?
If I have to wait 30 minutes, I'll order later.
She speaks Japanese to some extent.
You can get there in less than thirty minutes.
Ten years ago, such business would have been a success.
I might be okay with having no friends now.