ようなら
(You nara)
if it looks like / if it appears.
Connection rules
- ＋V plain / i-adj + ようなら; na-adj + な + ようなら; noun + の + ようなら.
- ＋Appearance-based conditional — 'if it looks like X'.
- ＋Distinct from 〜なら (topic conditional) and 〜たら / ば (general conditional).
Examples
1.
雨が降るようなら、中止しましょう。
Ame ga furu you nara, chuushi shi masho u.
If it looks like it'll rain, let's cancel.
「if it looks like / if it appears」
2.
難しいようなら、手伝います。
Muzukashii you nara, tetsudai masu.
If it looks difficult, I'll help.
「if it looks like / if it appears」
Practice
If it looks like you aren't feeling well, you should go home early today.
___、今日は早く帰ったほうがいいですよ。
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