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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 trust Richard, who is a man of his word.
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If he had been careful then, the terrible accident would not have happened.
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It doesn't matter to us if you take a photo from the outside.
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If you are to succeed, you must work hard.
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I thought you'd be the last person to do such a thing.
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