たら (When)

When, From when, Just when, If

JLPT N4
Pattern

Verb / adjective (た-form) + ら

How it works

たら means “if” or “when / after”. Add ら to the た-form: 行ったら, 安かったら, 雨だったら. Unlike ば and と, the second part can be a request or intention: 着いたら電話してください.

Examples

  • 駅に 着いたら、電話して ください。Please call me when you get to the station.
  • 雨だったら、行きません。If it rains, I won't go.

Related grammar

Further reading

Bunpro N4 · Lesson 8

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