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nara
auxiliary, conjunction

Alternate Written Forms:

naraba

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

Stroke Order Diagrams for なら

Sample Sentences for なら

If it's a request from you, I'm hardly likely to be able to turn you down flat.
I would rather die than conceal my belief.
If the weather is good, I'll go.
Two can play at that game.
I'd be depressed if they asked me to quit the team.

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