N4conditionalgrammar
ば (ba) - If
[Verb ば-form]
Quick answer
[Verb ば-form] means "If... then...". It is a N4 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
If... then...
Explanation
ば conditional expresses general conditions.
Examples
雨が降れば、行きません。
あめがふれば、いきません。
If it rains, I won't go.
安ければ、買います。
やすければ、かいます。
If it's cheap, I'll buy it.
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[Verb ば-form]
Which sentence correctly uses "ば (ba) - If"?