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2週5日目 外国へ行くとしたら
Value・ability・condition
2週5日目

〜とすれば

接続:普通形+とすれば
If it is assumed that; inference
注意 / Note:The three models are all hypothetical; とすると often emphasizes the logical consequence following an assumption.
比較 / Compare:Same song: 〜としたら/〜とすると. These models are often mistakenly chosen for each other — carefully read the 接続 and nuances above and then decide.
よく出る形 / Common form:普通形+とすれば、〜。Harder and more speculative than 〜としたら. Often found in argumentative writing.
電車で行くとすれば、一時間かかる。
If you go by train, it takes an hour.
彼が来ないとすれば、計画を変えよう。
If they don't come, change your plans.
この記録が正しいとすれば、当時すでに橋があったことになる。
If this record is correct, it turns out there was already demand at that time.

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