ば

Reading

Kana: ば

Romaji: ba

Definitions

prt

1

if ... then; when

2

and

Note: often ...も...ば...も...

3

why don't you...?

4

the more (one does something)

Note: often ...ば...ほど

5

because; since

Note: archaism

Example Sentences

女王(じょおう)万(まん)歳(さい)。

➥Long live the Queen!

住(す)めば都(と)。

➥Wherever you live is the best place.

勝(か)てば官軍(かんぐん)。

➥All is fair in love and war.

バッチリ！

➥Perfect!

いい塩梅(あんばい)だ。

➥The seasoning is just right.

だれの番(ばん)だ。

➥Whose go is it?