N4conditionalgrammar
なら (nara) - If (contextual)
[Noun/Plain form] + なら
Quick answer
[Noun/Plain form] + なら means "If (it is the case that)...". It is a N4 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
If (it is the case that)...
Explanation
なら introduces a condition based on context or assumption.
Examples
日本に行くなら、京都がいいですよ。
にほんにいくなら、きょうとがいいですよ。
If you're going to Japan, Kyoto is good.
暇なら、手伝ってください。
ひまなら、てつだってください。
If you're free, please help me.
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[Noun/Plain form] + なら
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