〜ばあい

Pattern

〜ばあい

Level

N4

Reading

ばあい

Meaning

in the case that, if

Attaches to

verb (dictionary/ta/nai) / i-adj / na-adj + な / noun + の

Nuance & register

Formal and often found in instructions, manuals, or news.

Example

地震が起きたばあい、エレベーターを使わないでください。 In the case of an earthquake, please do not use the elevator.

Easily confused with

〜たら

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