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なら

Readings

Kana: なら、ならば
Romaji: nara, naraba
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Definitions

aux
1

if; in case; if it is the case that; if it is true that

Note: hypothetical form of the copula だ, from なり and sometimes classed as a particle
2

as for; on the topic of

conj
3

if that's the case; if so; that being the case

Note: colloquialism; abbreviation
See also: それなら
4

if possible; if circumstances allow

Example Sentences

乗(の)るなら飲(の)むな。
➥If you drive, don't drink.
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彼(かれ)なら間違(まちが)いない。
➥He can be trusted.
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親(おや)が親(おや)なら子(こ)も子(こ)。
➥Like father, like son.
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嫌(いや)なら結構(けっこう)です。
➥I am not pushing.
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足代(あしだい)にもならない。
➥That will not make even carfare.
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明日(あした)ならどうですか。
➥How about for tomorrow?
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