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    3. ば

    ば

    ば

    if ... then

    N3KMT5Ref L1Core ConceptsKana Vocab5 strokes

    ば

    Particle, Conjunction

    1.
    if ... then, when
    2.
    and

    Particle

    3.
    why don't you ...?

    Particle, Conjunction

    4.
    the more (one does something)
    5.
    because, since
    archaic

    Stroke 0 / 5

    Speed1.0x

    時じ間かんがあれば、行いきます。

    If I have time, I'll go.

    KMT4Daily LifeCore Concepts
    疲つかれていれば、休やすんだ方ほうがいい。

    If you're tired, you should rest.

    KMT5Daily LifeEmotions & Psychology
    早はやく予よ約やくすれば、安やすいチケットが買かえます。

    If you book early, you can buy cheap tickets.

    KMT5Travel & TransportationDaily Life
    辛からければ、水みずを飲のんでください。

    If it's spicy, please drink water.

    KMT5Food & DiningDaily Life
    練れん習しゅうすればするほど、上じょう手ずになります。

    The more you practice, the better you get.

    KMT6EducationSports & Martial Arts

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    ば
    ba
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