場合は
Means in the case that or when a certain situation happens.
N4conditionalformal
Examples
住所が変わった場合は、この用紙も出してください。
じゅうしょが かわった ばあいは、この ようしも だしてください。
If your address has changed, please submit this form too.
本人確認ができない場合は、口座を作れません。
ほんにん かくにんが できない ばあいは、こうざを つくれません。
If identity cannot be confirmed, you cannot open an account.
Meaning
場合は means "in the case that..." or "when..." and sounds practical or official.
Usage
Place a sentence, verb phrase, adjective phrase, or noun phrase before 場合は.
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Verb plain + 場合は | in the case that someone does |
| Verb past + 場合は | in the case that something happened |
| Noun + の場合は | in the case of noun |
Notes
This is common in offices, banks, clinics, and other situations where staff explain rules.