でよければ
JLPT Level: N3
Meanings
If it is alright
If you don't mind
If you would like
If possible
Usage
Noun + でよければ
Na-adjective + でよければ
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.
この色でよければ、これにします。
このいろでよければ、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。
このじょうけんでよければ、けいやくをすすめます。
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。
このプランでよければ、はじめましょう。
If this plan is okay with you, let's begin.