How to Say ‘In that case,’ in Japanese
でしたら、
de shi tara
[deh shee tah-rah]
💬 Usage Tip: [でしたら] means "if that's the case / in that case" and often follows what the other person just said. It's a handy way to connect their situation to your suggestion: [四名でしたら、こちらのお席が空いています].
Phrase Breakdown
で
de
[deh]
if; then
Part of a polite conditional expression meaning 'if that is the case' or 'then.'
大人数でしたら、予約がおすすめです。
If you are a large group, reservations are recommended.
し
shi
[shee]
did; was
Part of the polite past form used inside the conditional でしたら.
八名でしたら、半個室が使えます。
If it is eight people, you can use a semi-private room.
たら
tara
[tah-rah]
if that's the case
Conditional ending meaning 'if so' or 'in that case.'
家族連れでしたら、個室が便利です。
If you are with family, a private room is convenient.
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