なら

Readings

Kana: なら、ならば

Romaji: nara, naraba

Definitions

aux

1

if; in case; if it is the case that; if it is true that

Note: hypothetical form of the copula だ, from なり and sometimes classed as a particle

2

as for; on the topic of

conj

3

if that's the case; if so; that being the case

Note: colloquialism; abbreviation

See also: それなら

4

if possible; if circumstances allow

Example Sentences

乗(の)るなら飲(の)むな。

➥If you drive, don't drink.

彼(かれ)なら間違(まちが)いない。

➥He can be trusted.

親(おや)が親(おや)なら子(こ)も子(こ)。

➥Like father, like son.

嫌(いや)なら結構(けっこう)です。

➥I am not pushing.

足代(あしだい)にもならない。

➥That will not make even carfare.

明日(あした)ならどうですか。

➥How about for tomorrow?