N219/217

それなら

それなら + (sentence)

Meanings

  • Then
  • If that’s the case
  • In that situation
  • If so

About this pattern

Explanation

A conjunctive expression used to respond to a previously stated situation or condition. It signals that the speaker is transitioning to a plan, decision, or conclusion based on what has just been said. It can be compared to "in that case" or "then" in English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversation, informal to polite contexts, and is often followed by a suggestion, decision, or action.

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Example sentences

それなら私がやります。

If that’s the case, I’ll do it.

それなら別の方法を試そう。

Then let’s try another method.

それなら話は早い。

In that case, it’s a straightforward matter.