N2hypotheticaldesire
～ものなら (mono nara) - If it were possible
[Verb potential/dictionary form] + ものなら
Quick answer
[Verb potential/dictionary form] + ものなら means "If it were possible / If one could". It is a N2 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
If it were possible / If one could
Explanation
Expresses a hypothetical situation that is difficult or impossible to realize.
Examples
できるものなら、やってみたい。
できるものなら、やってみたい。
If it were possible, I'd like to try.
逃げられるものなら、逃げたい。
にげられるものなら、にげたい。
If I could escape, I'd want to.
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[Verb potential/dictionary form] + ものなら
Which sentence correctly uses "～ものなら (mono nara) - If it were possible"?