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Home N2 Grammar Pattern List 〜ものなら

N2

〜ものなら

Meaning

Attached to potential verbs, expresses a hypothetical that is hard to realize: if only one could do it. States something one wishes to do but can hardly do, with longing or challenge. The typical form is 「〜できるものなら」.

Examples
  1. できるものなら、もう一度あのころに戻りたい。 If I could, I would like to go back to those days once more.
  2. やれるものならやってみろ。 If you think you can do it, go ahead and try.
  3. 代われるものなら、代わってあげたい。 If I could take your place, I would.
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