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N4 — ElementaryGrammar Pattern

~ば — If (conditional)

Formation

Group1: -u → -eba Group2: drop る + れば い-adj: ~ければ Noun: ~なら(ば)

Explanation

Expresses a general condition. よければ = if it's OK.

Examples (例文)

  • 安ければ買います。 — If it's cheap, I'll buy it.
  • 急げば間に合います。 — If you hurry, you'll make it.
  • 時間があれば行きます。 — If I have time, I'll go.

Practice (練習)

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