〜場合 baai

〜場合（baai）means “in the case of… / if…”. Indicates a hypothetical or particular situation: 'in the case that…', 'if such a situation arises'. Formation: V普通形／Aい／ナAな／Nの ＋ 場合

in the case of… / if…

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Formation

V普通形／Aい／ナAな／Nの ＋ 場合

Explanation

Indicates a hypothetical or particular situation: 'in the case that…', 'if such a situation arises'. More formal than なら/たら and common in notices, manuals and rules. Noun 場合 takes the connection of a noun, so a preceding noun links with の and a な-adjective with な.

Examples

火事の場合は、エレベーターを使わないでください。
かじのばあいは、えれべーたーをつかわないでください。
In case of fire, please do not use the elevator.
間に合わない場合は、必ず連絡してください。
まにあわないばあいは、かならずれんらくしてください。
If you can't make it on time, be sure to contact us.

FAQ

〜場合 — what does it mean and how is it used?

in the case of… / if…. Indicates a hypothetical or particular situation: 'in the case that…', 'if such a situation arises'. More formal than なら/たら and common in notices, manuals and rules. Noun 場合 takes the connection of a noun, so a preceding noun links with の and a な-adjective with な.

〜場合 — how do you form it?

V普通形／Aい／ナAな／Nの ＋ 場合

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