もし
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Introduces a possible condition or situation.
Examples
もし時間があれば、電話してね。
If you have time, call me.
もし雨が降ったら、家にいよう。
If it rains, let’s stay home.
もし私があなたなら、その仕事を受ける。
If I were you, I would take that job.
もし分からなかったら、遠慮なく聞いてください。
If you do not understand, please feel free to ask.
もし電車に遅れたら、連絡します。
If I miss the train, I’ll let you know.
Meanings
Examples
もし雨が降ったら、家にいよう。
If it rains, let’s stay home.
もし時間があれば、電話してね。
If you have time, call me.
もし電車に遅れたら、連絡します。
If I miss the train, I’ll let you know.
もし私があなたなら、その仕事を受ける。
If I were you, I would take that job.
もし分からなかったら、遠慮なく聞いてください。
If you do not understand, please feel free to ask.
FAQ
Introduces a possible condition or situation.
It is read もし, written moshi.
Put it before a conditional clause, often ending in たら or なら; it can be left out without changing the basic grammar.
How is もし different from 万が一?
万が一 suggests a very unlikely or serious possibility; もし is neutral about likelihood.
How does もし change in a sentence?
An invariable adverb, commonly paired with たら or なら.
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