Japanese grammar is an essential part of learning the Japanese language.

 It is the set of rules that govern the way words are combined to form sentences in the Japanese language. Japanese grammar is known for its complex system of particles, which are small words that are added to the end of nouns or verbs to indicate the grammatical function of the word in the sentence. 

In this post, We will talk about JLPT N4 Grammar: なら

JLPT N4 Grammar: なら (nara) Meaning

[意味]

1. This expression refers to giving advice or making a request to the other party about something they discussed.

2. A phrase that describes what the other person said as a topic

3 indicates limitation or contrast. Basically, it means “the others are not, but when it comes to a specific matter, they are”.

How to use

① 普通形 + なら

② N + なら

③ N + なら

1. This expression refers to giving advice

Example Sentence

A：今度、韓国へ旅行に行くんですが、お土産に何を買えばいいですか。

B：韓国ならやっぱり海苔かな。

A: I’m going to travel to Korea next time. What should I buy as a souvenir?

B: In Korea, it would be seaweed.

2. A phrase that describes what the other person said as a topic

Example Sentence

A：トムさんはどこ？

B：トムさんなら、さっきトイレに行ったよ。

A: Where is Tom?

B: If it’s Tom, he just went to the bathroom.

3. indicates limitation or contrast.

Example Sentence

A：何か楽器ができますか。

B：ギターならできますよ。

A: Can you play any instruments?

B: You can do it with a guitar.

A：日本語が話せますか。

B：少しなら話せます

A: Can you speak Japanese?

B: I can speak a little
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