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Japanese Particle なら (nara)
The particle なら is used for: Contextual Conditional (If it is the case that) (JLPT N4). The conditional particle 'なら' (nara) sets a context based on another person's statement or plan, translating to 'as for' or 'if it is the case that'.
Context Example
京都に行く[なら]新幹線が便利です。
Kyouto ni iku nara shinkansen ga benri desu.
If you are going to Kyoto, the Shinkansen is convenient. (Role: Contextual Conditional)
Which particle matches the function "Contextual Conditional (If it is the case that)" (e.g. inside "京都に行く[ ]新幹線が便利です。")?
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