Meaning
Names the condition under which a rule, instruction, or decision applies.
Formation
- Dictionary, た, ない or Nの + 場合は: 遅れる場合は, 雨の場合は
- More formal than たら; typical of rules and instructions
When to use it
- Core use
- In case this situation arises
Example
雨の場合は試合を中止します
In case of rain, the match will be cancelled.
Important notes
- Pay attention to the word form before the construction and to the particles around it.
Common mistakes
- Do not translate the pattern word for word; first identify its function in the whole situation.