〜なら
〜なら means if it is; as for. It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. This follows a noun or plain form and takes up a topic or assumption as a condition. It has the feeling of 'if it is about...' or 'as for...'. It is often used when giving advice or a recommendation.
Japanese sources describe it as 「それについて言えば」.
〜なら examples
日本語なら少し話せます。
If it is Japanese, I can speak a little.
東京へ行くなら電車がいいです。
If you are going to Tokyo, the train is good.
〜なら exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
日本語（ ）少し話せます。
- たら
- ても
- なら ✓
- ば
If it is Japanese, I can speak a little.
駅へ行く（ ）この道が近いです。
- なら ✓
- たら
- ても
- ば
If you are going to the station, this road is near.
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