もしも～なら (moshimo ~ nara)
Explanation
Express a hypothetical condition or situation; 'if', 'in case', 'suppose'.
Formation
Verb-casual + なら, い-Adjective + なら, な-Adjective + なら, Noun + なら
Detailed Explanation
The もしも～なら grammar point is used to express a hypothetical condition or situation, often with a sense of uncertainty. It can be translated as 'if', 'in case', or 'suppose'. The formation varies slightly based on whether it is used with a verb, an い-adjective, a な-adjective, or a noun.
Examples
もしも明日雨が降ったなら、出かけません。
Moshimo ashita ame ga futta nara, dekakemasen.
If it rains tomorrow, I won't go out.
もしも彼が来なかったなら、私たちだけでパーティーをします。
Moshimo kare ga konakatta nara, watashitachi dake de paatii wo shimasu.
If he doesn't come, we'll have the party just by ourselves.
もしも彼女が疲れているなら、休ませてあげてください。
Moshimo kanojo ga tsukarete iru nara, yasumasete agete kudasai.
If she is tired, please let her rest.
もしもそれが真実なら、認めなければなりません。
Moshimo sore ga shinjitsu nara, mitomenakereba narimasen.
If that is true, we have to admit it.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.