if in Japanese
if in Japanese is か, かどうか, なら — if means used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
if in Japanese
か
Pronounced: ka
(computing) A keyword that invokes conditional processing: in the event that a given condition is true, execute the given statement(s) (otherwise execute other statements).
かどうか
Pronounced: kadōka
(computing) A keyword that invokes conditional processing: in the event that a given condition is true, execute the given statement(s) (otherwise execute other statements).
なら
Pronounced: nara
Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
もし
Pronounced: moshi
Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
だったら
Pronounced: dattara
Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
と
Pronounced: to
Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
ならば
Pronounced: naraba
Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
えば
Pronounced: eba
Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
仮定
Pronounced: katei
(informal) An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.
What does "if" mean?
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conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
"If it rains, we'll move the party indoors."
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conj Although; used to concede a point while still making a statement.
"It was a good, if somewhat long, movie."
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noun An uncertain condition or possibility.
"There are too many ifs in this plan for my comfort."
if in a sentence
- If it rains, we'll move the party indoors.
- If I had known, I would have called you sooner.
- It was a good, if somewhat long, movie.
- There are too many ifs in this plan for my comfort.
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "if" in Japanese?
"if" in Japanese is か, かどうか, なら. if means: Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
How do you pronounce か?
"if" in Japanese is か, pronounced "ka".
How do you use "if" in a sentence?
Example: "If it rains, we'll move the party indoors." In Japanese, "if" is か, かどうか, なら.
Are there other ways to say "if" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 9 translations listed for "if": か, かどうか, なら, もし, だったら, と.
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