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JLPT N2 Grammar Point: 〜としたら・〜とすれば・〜とすると

JLPT N2

This JLPT N2 grammar point explains how to use 〜としたら・〜とすれば・〜とすると correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.

Pattern

Explanation

Used when considering a hypothetical situation and what would follow from it.

Usage

Often used to introduce a supposition and draw conclusions or imagine consequences.

Formation

Attach to the plain form of verbs, adjectives, or nouns.

Examples

明日地震が起きるとしたら、どこに避難すればいいですか?

あしたじしんがおきるとしたら、どこにひなんすればいいですか?

If an earthquake were to happen tomorrow, where should we evacuate to?

彼が犯人だとすれば、この事件はもっと複雑だ。

かれがはんにんだとすれば、このじけんはもっとふくざつだ。

If he is the culprit, this case is more complicated than we thought.

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