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JLPT N4 Grammar

なら

N4Condition

N4 · Condition · noun/dictionary-form verb + なら

Meaning

...; the result is a corresponding result

Structure

noun/dictionary-form verb + なら

Explanation

なら takes up a topic or assumption and gives advice, judgment, or information under that premise.

Usage

It often responds to what someone said, like 'if it is Tokyo...'

Example

京都へ行くなら、朝早く出たほうがいいです。

If you are going to Kyoto, you should leave early in the morning.

Common Mistake

なら does not necessarily show time order; it emphasizes the premise/topic.

Memory Tip

なら feels like 'if that is the case...'

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