〜たら
Means if or when something happens.
N4conditional
Examples
電車が止まったら、駅員に聞いてください。
でんしゃが とまったら、えきいんに きいてください。
If the train stops, please ask station staff.
結果が出たら、電話します。
けっかが でたら、でんわします。
When the results come out, I will call.
Meaning
〜たら means "if" or "when" and is very common in spoken Japanese.
Usage
Use the plain past form before ら.
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Verb past + ら | if or when someone does |
| い-adjective past + ら | if or when it is adjective |
| Noun/な-adjective + だったら | if it is noun/adjective |
Notes
〜たら is flexible and natural for plans, instructions, and possible future situations.