If A had happened/was true, If A were to happen/be true
Used to show some hypothetical situation that can not (or is not likely) to happen.
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若し此処が静かな場所だったら、落ち着いて仕事ができたのになあ。
If this was a quiet spot, I'd be able to calm down and do my work..
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若し彼が帰って来て居たなら、母は何れ丈喜んだ事でしょう。
How happy Mom would have been had he returned home.
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Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
若しもピアノが弾けたなら (If I could play the piano)
Basic Examples:
若しも王様だったら (if I were King)
Basic Examples:
若しも金持ちだったなら (If I were rich)
Basic Examples:
若しも上手かったら (If I were good (at))
Related Expressions
もし~としても
Where this grammar is found
Grammar usage notes
Nothing posted yet!
Questions/Discussion
The grammar point is もし~たなら but the example seems to be もし~たら - are these just the same (or am I misunderstanding something)?!
Thanks for the comment. I've updated the definition to be clearer, and removed one of the two models for one that is better fitting!
