Grammar Info

N4 Lesson 8: 18/18

もしIf (For emphasis)

Structure

もし + Phrase[たら](1)

(1) Phrase[ば]Phrase[と]Phrase[ても]

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About もし

もし is an adverb used to emphasize the nuance of 'if', with expressions like , , なら, たら, and ても. Literally, the meaning of もし is close to 'while slight', or 'while small'.

To use もし, simply add it to the beginning of any phrase that uses one of the conditional expressions listed above.

Fun Fact

もし is sometimes seen written as (), a kanji which has the meaning of 'low in (A)', (also seen in the word (わか) 'young'). It is from this kanji that もし gets its meaning of 'while low in (probability, number, age, experience)'.

Examples

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    もし(あめ)()たら(くるま)()

    If it rains, I will go by car.

    もし(から)ものだったら()べられない。

    If it is spicy, I can't eat it.

    もしコーヒー()てくれたら(うれ)

    If you bought coffee for me, I would be happy.

    もしこのパソコン彼女(かのじょ)あげなら説明書(せつめいしょ)(わた)して

    If you are going to give this computer to her, (make sure to) give her the manual too.

    もし(きみ)文法(ぶんぽう)勉強(べんきょう)たら日本語(にほんご)(しゃべ)れるようになでしょう

    If you study grammar, you will become able to speak Japanese, right?

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