ばあいは (baai wa) Meaning Japanese Grammar - In the Event of
Anna Baffa Volpe
4 min reading time
Updated on 26 February 2023
The expression ばあいは (baai wa) means if, in the event of, in the case of, in some cases.
It is used in the hypothetical sentence introduced by the conjunction if.
In this post we learn more about the meaning of ばあいは, how it is formed and when ばあいは is used through real example sentences.
How ad when 場合は is used
The expression 場合は is used in the context of the hypothetical, of the conditional, of the if, of the possibility that.
It cannot be used for what has actually happened, but only to express a hypothesis that needs to be verified.
If A occurs or does not occur, ⇨ then B.
出来ない場合は言ってね。
Tell me if you can't do it!
How 場合は is formed
The expression 場合は is formed:
- by the noun 場合 meaning
situation,condition,case - followed by the particle は
場合は is preceded by verbs, nouns and adjectives.
Example with the Verb Ichidan 遅れる be late, be delayed
学校に遅れる場合は、連絡しなければいけません。
If you are late for school, you must contact the school.
The noun 風邪 means cold, flu and has the same pronunciation as 風 which means wind.
風邪の場合は、休んでもいいですか。
Can I take a day off if I have a cold?
「家賃が高い場合は」
If the rent is high...
な Adjective: 必要な necessary, needed
必要な場合にはお電話ください。
Please call me if you need.
変更したい場合は、このボタンをクリックしてください。
If you want to change it, please click this button.
The verb can be conjugated in various moods and forms; in the previous sentence, the suffix たい is used, which translates the verb want, desire.
Grammatical particles following 場合
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もし無理な場合は注文をキャンセルします。
If it is not possible, I will cancel the order.
We find in the sentence the adverb もし if which emphasises the condition expressed by 場合は.
火事の場合は１１９に電話しなさい。
In case of fire, call 119.
参加できない場合には、返信をください。
Please reply if you cannot partecipate.
