A can't be done; but if it could; then B
Usually shows the subject's wishes or feelings about what they'd like to do.
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彼女と会えるものなら、ぜひ会いに行きたい。
If I could, I'd really want to go see her.
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息子が病気で苦しんでいる。代われるものなら代わってやりたい。
My son is suffering from disease. I would exchange places with him if I could.
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ああ、もう一度あの子に会えるものなら！
Oh, if only I could meet her once more!
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
できるものなら飛びたい (If I could I'd like to fly)
もの v. もん
もん is a casual form of もの
Where this grammar is found
Grammar usage notes
もしA（てきる）ならB
A～実現困難、不可能
B～話者の希望、意志
A～実現困難、不可能
B～話者の希望、意志
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