if, assuming that

Intermediate

20-25 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Makes a hypothetical assumption for the sake of discussion.

[Sentence] + としたら / とすれば

彼が来るとしたら、何時頃だろう。

Kare ga kuru to shitara, nanji goro darou.

If he comes, what time would it be?

合格するとすれば、いつ発表されるのか。

Goukaku suru to sureba, itsu happyou sareru no ka.

Assuming I pass, when will it be announced?

としたら is slightly more hypothetical.

～にせよ / ～にしろ

even if, whether or not

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Practice hypothetical scenarios.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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