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/ɪf/

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noun

もし, 条件, 可能性

An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.

Examples :

"There's an if about whether I'll be able to finish my project on time. "

プロジェクトを時間通りに終えられるかどうか、不確実性があります。

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conjunction

もし, もしも

Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice.

Examples :

"If it rains, I shall get wet."

もし雨が降ったら、濡れてしまうでしょう。

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conjunction

もし, もしも

In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).

Examples :

"If A, then B, else C."

もしAならばB、そうでなければC。

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conjunction

もし, もしも

Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive indicating that the condition is closed.

Examples :

"I would be unhappy if you had not talked with me yesterday."

もしあなたが昨日私と話していなかったら、私は不幸だったでしょう。

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conjunction

もし, もしも

Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that.

Examples :

"If you study hard for the test, you will likely get a good grade. "

もし試験のために一生懸命勉強すれば、良い成績が取れるでしょう。

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conjunction

たとえ～でも, ～ならば

Although; used to introduce a concession.

Examples :

"He was a great friend, if a little stingy at the bar."

彼は素晴らしい友人だったが、バーでは少しケチだった。

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conjunction

もし, かどうか

(sometimes proscribed) Whether; used to introduce a noun clause, an indirect question, that functions as the direct object of certain verbs.

Examples :

"I wonder if the deadline for the project is next week. "

プロジェクトの締め切りが来週かどうか疑問に思います。

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conjunction

たとえ～でも

(usually hyperbolic) Even if; even in the circumstances that.

Examples :

"If you're feeling unwell, even if it's just a slight headache, it's best to stay home from school today. "

体調が悪くても、たとえ軽い頭痛でも、今日は学校を休んで家にいるのが一番です。

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conjunction

もし, もしも

Introducing a relevance conditional.

Examples :

"I have leftover cake if you want some."

もしあなたが欲しければ、ケーキが残っています。

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