条件・譲歩N2

〜ようなら(ば)、〜ようだったら、〜ようであれば

if... / in case... / if it looks like...

Structure

普通形 + ようなら;N + の + ようなら

Explanation

A hypothetical: if the first state holds (ようだ + なら). The main clause is advice or judgment.

Examples

体調が悪いようなら、無理をしないで休んでください。

If you're not feeling well, don't push yourself—please rest.

仕事が終わったようであれば、一緒に食事に行きませんか。

If you've finished your work, shall we go eat together?

Note

A speculative hypothesis (if it looks like...). The main clause is often advice or a request. More tentative than なら.

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