42.[✐4] if/in case/in the event of〜のばあいは

[✐4. Allegretto] あめのばあいは えんきです。 

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Note: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. I hope it also helps you to capture the pattern of the sentence structure.

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“In case of rain, it will be postponed.”

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Hello everyone. Let’s start. We practice “〜no baai wa” today.

Repeat after me

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1.  In case you don’t have time, next time is fine (you can do it next time).

2.  In case your friends are coming too, let us know in advance.

3.  In case you don’t eat it right away, you can store it I the freezer.

4.  If you want to adjust the volume, turn this button.

5.  In case you reserve this restaurant, internet is convenient.

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Now, make a sentence with “〜no baai wa”, as follows.

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For example,

Rain, barbecue is postponed

→ In case of rain, the barbecue will be postponed.

Ready?

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