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〜ばあいはmeaning and usage

Meaning

In the case of A

How to form it

  • verb (dictionary form)/verb (ta-form)/verb (nai-form)場合は
  • い-adjective場合は
  • な-adjective (stem)な場合は
  • nounの場合は

How it is used

'In the case of / if': sets up a possible situation and says what to do then, as in instructions, rules and notices. More formal than 「〜たら」 or 「〜とき」.

Examples

  1. 雨の場合は、運動会は来週になります。

    In case of rain, sports day will be moved to next week.

  2. 遅れる場合は、必ず連絡してください。

    If you're going to be late, please be sure to let us know.

  3. 切符をなくした場合は、駅員に言ってください。

    If you lose your ticket, please tell a station attendant.