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
Examples
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雨の場合は試合を中止します
In case of rain, the match will be cancelled.
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遅れる場合は電話してください
If you are going to be late, please call.
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地震が起きた場合は机の下に入ってください
In case of an earthquake, get under a desk.
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道に迷った場合は近くの交番で聞きましょう
If you get lost, ask at the nearest police box.
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カードをなくした場合はすぐ銀行に連絡してください
If you lose your card, contact the bank immediately.
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火事の場合はこの階段を使ってください
In case of fire, use these stairs.
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参加できない場合は前の日までに知らせてください
If you cannot participate, let us know by the day before.
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雨の場合は運動会を体育館で行います
In case of rain, the sports day will be held in the gym.
12 more examples
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機械が止まった場合は赤いボタンを押してください
If the machine stops, press the red button.
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熱が下がらない場合は病院へ行ってください
If your fever does not go down, go to a hospital.
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電車が遅れた場合は電話してください
If the train is delayed, please call.
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火事の場合は階段を使ってください
In case of fire, please use the stairs.
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パスワードを忘れた場合はここを押します
If you have forgotten your password, press here.
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体の調子が悪い場合は休んでください
If you feel unwell, please rest.
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雨の場合は体育館で行います
In case of rain, the event will be held in the gym.
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危険な場合は入らないでください
If it is dangerous, please do not enter.
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都合が悪い場合は知らせてください
If it is inconvenient, please let us know.
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人数が多い場合は予約してください
If there are many people, please book ahead.
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分からない場合は係の人に聞いてください
If you do not understand, please ask a staff member.
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修理が必要な場合は店へ持ってきてください
If repairs are needed, please bring it to the shop.
Important notes
- 場合は presents a case or contingency, often in notices and instructions.
Common mistakes
- Nouns take の and な-adjectives take な: 雨の場合, 必要な場合.
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