なら / 場合は

JLPT N4 Japanese self-study　·　~12 min　·　If that's the case ~ / in the case of ~

'If you're going to Japan, you should visit Kyoto.' 'In case of emergency, call this number.' なら reacts to a topic; 場合は is formal for rules and procedures.

What you'll learn

• なら: if that's the case / given that ~ (topic-reactive)
• 場合は: in the case of ~ (formal, for rules/procedures)
• Advice with なら: reacting to context to give advice

How to study “なら / 場合は”

“なら / 場合は” (If that's the case ~ / in the case of ~) is a JLPT N4 chapter of our free Japanese self-study course, about 12 min. You learn by doing — flashcard drills and fill-in-the-blank quizzes graded on the spot — completely free, with no sign-up and no ad wall. Once it clicks, read the matching in-depth explainer over in Grammar.