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10課 条件形
Conditional sentences — たら / ば / と / なら / 場合
10課

〜ば(一般条件)

接続:V ば形/い形〜ければ/な形・N + なら
If… then… — a general, normative or hypothetical condition. Often used for proverbs and natural cause and effect relationships.
注意 / Note:If the previous sentence is will verb, then the next sentence does not use command, invitation, or desire. If the preceding clause is an adjective or a stative verb, it's okay.
比較 / Compare:ば(rule, assumption)/たら(once, specifically)/と(inevitable, automatic)/なら(receiving the topic).
よく出る形 / Common form:〜ば、〜。/〜ば〜ほど(the more… the more…).
春になれば、桜が咲きます。
Every spring, cherry blossoms bloom.
安ければ安いほどいいです。
The cheaper the better.
時間があれば、遊びに来てください。
If you have time, come play.

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