JLPT N4 grammar

〜場合は

〜場合は means in the case that; if. It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. 「場合は」 is used to describe a possible situation or a specific case. It can follow plain-form verbs, i-adjectives, na-adjectives, and nouns. It is often used in instructions or explanations.

Japanese sources describe it as 「〜のときは、〜の場合は」.

〜場合は examples

雨の場合は、家で勉強します。

If it rains, I will study at home.

時間がない場合は、電話してください。

If you do not have time, please call.

〜場合は exercises

Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.

  1. 道が分からない( )、私に聞いてください。

    • 場合は ✓
    • と
    • ので
    • のに

    If you do not know the way, please ask me.

  2. 熱がある( )、学校を休んでください。

    • と
    • ので
    • 場合は ✓
    • し

    If you have a fever, please stay home from school.

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