もし (If (For emphasis))

If (For emphasis)

JLPT N4
Pattern

もし + condition (～たら / ～ば / ～なら)

How it works

もし at the start of a condition stresses “if (by any chance)”. It's always paired with a conditional form such as たら, ば, なら or ても.

Examples

  • もし 雨だったら、家に います。If it rains, I'll stay home.
  • もし 両親に 反対されても、行く つもりです。Even if my parents object, I intend to go.

Related grammar

Further reading

Bunpro N4 · Lesson 8

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