N3193/219

でよければ

Noun + でよければNa-adjective + でよければ

Meanings

  • If it is alright
  • If you don't mind
  • If you would like
  • If possible

About this pattern

Explanation

でよければ is used when you offer an option or ask for approval. The speaker presents a choice (expressed as a noun or na-adjective phrase in で form) and adds よければ to mean “if that is acceptable.” It conveys tentativeness and politeness, leaving the other person to approve or reject the option. It is common in planning, arranging, or negotiating contexts where you want to check if a proposed condition works for the other party. Note that using it with plain predicates or verbs is less common; it mainly follows a nominal or na-adjective phrase before でよければ.

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Example sentences

この色でよければ、これにします。

If this color is acceptable, I’ll go with this one.

この条件でよければ、契約を進めます。

If these conditions are all right, we’ll proceed with the contract.

このプランでよければ、始めましょう。

If this plan is okay with you, let's begin.