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Grammar list

ば

(Ba)

once (X happens).

Connection rules

  • +ひとたび + V plain + ば / と / たら + main clause.
  • +'Once X, Y inevitably' — emphasizes that one instance is sufficient.
  • +Often followed by ば, と, or たら.

Examples

1.
ひとたび決きめたら、最後さいごまでやり遂とげる。

Hitotabi kime tara, saigo made yaritogeru.

Once I've decided, I see it through to the end.

「once (X happens)」

2.
ひとたび約束やくそくしたら、守まもるべきだ。

Hitotabi yakusoku shi tara, mamoru beki da.

Once you've promised, you should keep it.

「once (X happens)」

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