If A
22点
知りたければ、彼女に直接聞いてよ。
If you want to know, you should ask her directly about it.
10点
これらの日でご都合が悪ければご連絡ください。
If these days are not convenient for you, please let us know.
12点
面白ければどんな本でもいいですよ。
If it is interesting, any book will do.
7点
諦めずに歩き続ければ、進歩するでしょう。
If you keep trying, you will make progress.
20点
外国人が日本で運転したければ国際免許が必要だ。
If foreigners want to drive in Japan, an international driver's license is needed.
6点
この世界に戦争何てなければよいのに。
If only there were no wars in the world.
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Natsu
0
6
Level: 5
(10 years ago)
★ 春になれば、家の前の桜の花が咲く。
The sakura flowers in front of the house will bloom if it is spring.



Natsu
0
6
Level: 5
(10 years ago)
★ たくさん食べれば太るのは当たり前なんですが。
If you eat a lot, you will definitely become fat.



Natsu
0
4
Level: 5
(10 years ago)
★ 父は私の顔を見れば、「勉強しろ」という。
If my dad sees my face, he will say "study".



Natsu
0
6
Level: 5
(10 years ago)
★ もし、小さければ、大きい祝詞取り替えますが。
I will exchange for a big one if it small.



Natsu
0
5
Level: 5
(10 years ago)
★ 今度の日曜日天気がよければ、お花見に行きましょう。
Let's go flower viewing if the weather is good this Sunday.



Natsu
0
5
Level: 5
(10 years ago)
★ 彼と結婚すれば、お金持ちになれるだろう。
You will be able to become a rich person if you marry him.



Avi Drucker
0
8
Level: 3
(10 years ago)
★ 文法を勉強すればいいと思う?
Do you think it would be good if I studied grammer?


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Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
for positive formsBasic Examples:
キリンであれば (if it's a giraffe)
Basic Examples:
赤ければ (if it's red)
Dict. Form
Conjugated
あげる
あげれば
おす
おせば
かう
かえば
かく
かけば
くる
くれば
しぬ
しねば
Dict. Form
Conjugated
とる
とれば
もつ
もてば
よぶ
よべば
よむ
よめば
いそぐ
いそげば
する
すれば
Basic Examples:
できれば (if (I) can)
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
for negative formsBasic Examples:
くもじゃなければ (if it's not a spider)
Basic Examples:
おいしくなければ (if it's not delicious)
Basic Examples:
静かじゃなければ (if it's not quiet)
Basic Examples:
(歩かなければ) (if I don't walk)
Related Expressions
Where this grammar is found
Genki II (2nd Edition): Chapter 22
新完全マスター文法 N4: 第1部 14課
JLPT N4 / Intermediate: Grammar for Jumble Quizzes
新完全マスター文法 N4: 第1部 14課
JLPT N4 / Intermediate: Grammar for Jumble Quizzes
User notes
28点
A + ば, B
Meanings when B is non-past:
"If (and only if) A, B"
"If one does something, B state/event will be brought"
"If A state, one will do something or event will be brought"
Meanings when B is past:
"If A had happened, B could / would have happened"
Functions:
- Describe what will happen or what one will do under a hypothesized state or situation.
- Describe what would have happened or could have happened under a hypothesized state or situation.
Rules:
A can be volitional or non-volitional.
B can be volitional only if A is non-volitional.
(This means B can be a volitional action, desire, command, request, invitation, suggestion, or advice--only if A is not.)
(When both A and B are volitional, use ~たら.)
Examples:
1. A non-volitional, B volitional: implies a lack of choice
明日天気がよければ、シカゴへあそびに行こうと思っています。
If the weather is good tomorrow, I think I might go hang out in Chicago.
2. A non-volitional, B non-volitional: usually used in past tense "would/could have"
このページを読めば、この問題の答えが分かります。
If I was able to read this page, I could solve this problem.
(Maybe I can't see the page clearly, or I can't read the words.)
夕べ、となりの部屋が静かならば、今ねむくなかった。
Last night if it had been quiet next door, I wouldn't be so sleepy now.
3. A volitional, B non-volitional: expresses a desired outcome
今日宿題をすれば、明日あそびにいきます。
Only if I study today will I go have fun tomorrow.
Meanings when B is non-past:
"If (and only if) A, B"
"If one does something, B state/event will be brought"
"If A state, one will do something or event will be brought"
Meanings when B is past:
"If A had happened, B could / would have happened"
Functions:
- Describe what will happen or what one will do under a hypothesized state or situation.
- Describe what would have happened or could have happened under a hypothesized state or situation.
Rules:
A can be volitional or non-volitional.
B can be volitional only if A is non-volitional.
(This means B can be a volitional action, desire, command, request, invitation, suggestion, or advice--only if A is not.)
(When both A and B are volitional, use ~たら.)
Examples:
1. A non-volitional, B volitional: implies a lack of choice
明日天気がよければ、シカゴへあそびに行こうと思っています。
If the weather is good tomorrow, I think I might go hang out in Chicago.
2. A non-volitional, B non-volitional: usually used in past tense "would/could have"
このページを読めば、この問題の答えが分かります。
If I was able to read this page, I could solve this problem.
(Maybe I can't see the page clearly, or I can't read the words.)
夕べ、となりの部屋が静かならば、今ねむくなかった。
Last night if it had been quiet next door, I wouldn't be so sleepy now.
3. A volitional, B non-volitional: expresses a desired outcome
今日宿題をすれば、明日あそびにいきます。
Only if I study today will I go have fun tomorrow.
12 years ago

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