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nara
auxiliary, conjunction

Alternate Written Forms:

naraba
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English Meaning(s) for なら

auxiliary
  1. if; in case; if it is the case that; if it is true that (hypothetical form of the copula だ, from なり and sometimes classed as a particle)
  2. as for; on the topic of
conjunction
  1. if that's the case; if so; that being the case
  2. if possible; if circumstances allow
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Sample Sentences for なら

I'm not going to the library, but I can take you as far as the station.
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Suppose it were true, what would you do?
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If you're going to the beach, count me in.
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If you wish for peace, prepare for war.
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Telephone me if it rains.
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