なら
Means if it is or as for, often when responding to a topic.
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Examples
サッカー部なら、火曜日に見学できます。
サッカーぶなら、かようびに けんがくできます。
If it is the soccer club, you can observe on Tuesday.
その時間なら、先生に聞けます。
その じかんなら、せんせいに きけます。
If it is that time, you can ask the teacher.
Meaning
なら means "if it is..." or "as for..." and responds to a topic someone has introduced.
Usage
Put なら after a noun, phrase, or plain-form clause.
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Noun + なら | if it is noun |
| Plain form + なら | if that is the case |
Notes
Use なら when choosing between options or giving information about a specific topic.