Topic N4

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

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.

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.

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.

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