Topic N4
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Japanese Learning
N4Grammar
Lesson 45: In case of an accident, call the police
Learn about hypothetical situations (Baai wa) and expressing contrast or surprise (No ni).
Meaning
In case of ... / If ...
✏️ Structure
- V-plain + 場合
- Adj-i + 場合
- Adj-na + な + 場合
- N + の + 場合
💡 Usage
Used to assume a certain situation; the following clause is the response or result. Since 'baai' is a noun, the combinations are similar to modifying a noun.
📚 Examples
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交通事故に遭った場合は, すぐ 警察に 連絡してください。
Koushuu-jiko ni atta baai wa, sugu keisatsu ni renraku shite kudasai.
In case of a traffic accident, please contact the police immediately.
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領収書が 必要な 場合は, 店の人に 言ってください。
Ryoushuusho ga hitsuyou na baai wa, mise no hito ni itte kudasai.
In case you need a receipt, please tell the shop staff.
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火事や 地震の 場合は, エレベーターを 使わないで ください。
Kaji ya jishin no baai wa, erebeetaa o tsukawanaide kudasai.
In case of fire or earthquake, please do not use the elevator.