条件表現N4

もし

if / suppose (softens conditionals)

Structure

もし + 条件文(〜たら / 〜ば / 〜なら / 〜ても)

Explanation

An adverb that pairs with conditionals like たら, ば and なら to strengthen the hypothetical tone, "if...". Optional, but adds a more careful nuance (もし時間があれば、行きます).

Examples

もし時間があったら、一緒に食事しませんか。

If you have time, shall we have a meal together?

もし雨が降ったら、試合は中止です。

If it rains, the match will be cancelled.

Note

もし alone does not form a condition; it must pair with a conditional expression. In speech もしも is also used. The sentence works without it, but もし makes the hypothetical clearer.

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