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GrammarJLPT N3

Adverb

Also written as 若しも

Definitions

1. if
2. in case

This is an emphatic form of もし, used to express a hypothetical or conditional situation meaning "if" or "supposing that." It often appears in more dramatic or serious hypothetical statements to add emphasis.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

My friend said, "Let me know if you're going to be late."

Sentence 2

My friend said, "If I fail, please don't laugh at me."

Sentence 3

My friend invited me, saying, "If you're free, want to catch a movie?"

Sentence 4

If you spend too much time thinking "what if," you end up paralyzed.

Sentence 5

I'm scared to keep going in case it turns out to be wrong.