〜ものなら〜たい

Pattern

〜ものなら〜たい

Level

N2

Meaning

If I could, I would want to...

Attaches to

verb (dictionary form)

Nuance & register

Expresses a strong desire for something that is unlikely or impossible.

Example

できるものなら、もう一度あの頃に戻りたい。 If I could, I would like to go back to those days again.

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