How to Say ‘If (it's) / if (that works)’ in Japanese
なら
nara
[nah-rah]
💬 Usage Tip: [なら] means “if that’s the case/if it’s X.” Example: [午前中ならできます] = “If it’s in the morning, I can.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: [なら] helps you set conditions politely instead of saying “I can’t.” It’s useful for negotiating shifts in a friendly way.
Phrase Breakdown
なら
nara
[nah-rah]
if; if it is; in the case of
Conditional meaning “if/if it’s.” Common for negotiating schedules: 午前中なら = “if it’s in the morning.”
土曜日の午前中なら勤務できます。
If it’s Saturday morning, I can work.
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